Naomie Harris Set For 'First Grader'
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Naomie Harris has boarded helmer Justin Chadwick’s Kenya-set drama “The First Grader,” based on the true story of 84-year-old Kenyan Kimani Nganga Maruge, who attempted to take advantage of a Kenyan government initiative to give free elementary school education for all. Initially denied access to go to the school with the 6-year-old first-graders, Maruge eventually took the government to court.
Harris will play Jane Obinchu, the teacher who supports Maruge’s struggle to gain admission to the education program. Newcomer Oliver Litondo will play Maruge.
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