The First Grader

Set in a mountain village in Kenya the film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write - and so ends up joining a class alongside six year-olds. Together he and his young teacher face fierce resistance, but ultimately they win through - and also find a new way of overcoming the burdens of the colonial past. ??UnknownAwards: 18 wins & 12 nominationsWorldwide Gross: $1,237,457Soundtrack: Courage (Artist: Vieux Farka Touré (as Vieux Farka Toure) Featuring Issa Bamba & Eric Herman)Justin ChadwickNaomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Tony Kgoroge2011-06-24 (United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, France)tt0790663