The First Grader

Cast: Naomie Harris

Director: Justin Chadwick

Rating: NR

Release date: 2010

Synopsis:

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.

Naomie Harris Set For 'First Grader'
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...