The First Grader
Directed by:
Justin ChadwickScreenplay:
Ann PeacockCinematography:
Rob HardyComposer:
Alex HeffesCast:
Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Vusi Kunene, Gilbert K. Lukalia, Mumbi Kaigwa, Melvin Alusa, Oliver Litondo, Kamau NdunguVOD (1)
Plots(1)
When the Kenyan government promises free education for all, 84 year-old Maruge (Oliver Litondo in his debut role) makes his way to a remote primary school in the Kenyan bush to get himself the education he has always been denied. A former Mau Mau warrior, fifty years earlier he fought for the liberation of his country and now he must fight for his right to learn to read and write in a class of six-year-olds. Moved by his passionate plea, head teacher Jane (Naomie Harris) supports his struggle to gain admission and together they face fierce opposition from parents and officials who don’t want to waste a precious school place on an old man. Full of humour and vitality, The First Grader uncovers the shocking untold history of British colonial rule in Kenya and tells the remarkable, inspirational story of one man's determination to learn in the face of adversity. (Soda Pictures)
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The First Grader
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 2011
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 49:22
| 1. | Maruge Digs | Alex Heffes | 02:20 |
| 2. | "Courage" - Vieux Farka Touré | 04:19 | |
| 3. | The School | Alex Heffes | 02:40 |
| 4. | Maruge Buys His Uniform | Alex Heffes | 01:56 |
| 5. | Buried Memories | Alex Heffes | 03:49 |
| 6. | The Raid | Alex Heffes | 02:47 |
| 7. | I Had A Family | Alex Heffes | 03:14 |
| 8. | Teach Me To Read | Alex Heffes | 02:30 |
| 9. | Maruge's Fame Spreads | Alex Heffes | 02:15 |
| 10. | The Execution | Alex Heffes | 03:48 |
| 11. | We Want Our Cut | Alex Heffes | 03:14 |
| 12. | The Childrens' Rebellion | Alex Heffes | 03:25 |
| 13. | Maruge's Speech And Jane Returns | Alex Heffes | 05:27 |
| 14. | Reading The Letter | Alex Heffes | 02:14 |
| 15. | "Walk On (End Title Song)" - Kawesa | Alex Heffes | 02:56 |
| 16. | Playground Song | Alex Heffes | 02:28 |