The First Grader / National Geographic Entertainment, BBC Films and UK Film Council present in association with Videovision Entertainment, Lip Sync and ARTE France ; a Sixth Sense/Origin Pictures production ; a Justin Chadwick film ; produced by Richard Harding, Sam Feuer, David M. Thompson ; written by Ann Peacock ; directed by Justin Chadwick.
Chadwick, Justin, director.; Harding, Richard, producer.; Feuer, Sam, 1974- producer, actor.; Thompson, David, 1950 July 18- producer.; Peacock, Ann, screenwriter.; Harris, Naomie, 1976- actor.; Litondo, Oliver, actor.; Kgoroge, Tony, actor.; Heffes, Alex, composer.; National Geographic Entertainment (Firm); BBC Films.; UK Film Council.; Videovision Entertainment (Firm); LipSync Productions.; ARTE France.; Sixth Sense (Firm); Origin Pictures.; Vivendi Entertainment (Firm)
2011
PN1997.2 .F577 2011
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The First Grader / National Geographic Entertainment, BBC Films and UK Film Council present in association with Videovision Entertainment, Lip Sync and ARTE France ; a Sixth Sense/Origin Pictures production ; a Justin Chadwick film ; produced by Richard Harding, Sam Feuer, David M. Thompson ; written by Ann Peacock ; directed by Justin Chadwick.
ISBN
9781426297007
1426297009
1426297009
Published
[London] : British Broadcasting Corporation, [2011].
Distributor
[Universal City, California] : Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment.
Copyright
©2011
Language
English
Language Note
In English with optional subtitles in English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing).
Description
1 videodisc (103 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
727994754107
Call Number
PN1997.2 .F577 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
FD75410 National Geographic
Summary
In Kenya in 1953 there was a violent uprising against British colonial rule led by the Mau Mau, who were mainly from the Kikuyu tribe. Thousands were killed, and thousands imprisoned, although the conflict did eventually lead to independence for Kenya. Based on a true story, this tells the tale of how 84-year-old Kenyan villager and ex-Mau Mau freedom fighter Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford. It is a triumphant testimony to the transforming force of education.
Note
Based on a true story.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: Featurettes: Making of "The first grader" (13 min.); Theatrical trailer (2 min.); The true story of Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge (14 min.); Bonus interviews (19 min.); Get involved: Global campaign for education (2 min.); Coming attractions [previews] (5 min.).
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: Featurettes: Making of "The first grader" (13 min.); Theatrical trailer (2 min.); The true story of Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge (14 min.); Bonus interviews (19 min.); Get involved: Global campaign for education (2 min.); Coming attractions [previews] (5 min.).
Credits
Director of photography, Rob Hardy ; production designer, Vittoria Sogno ; editor, Paul Knight ; costume designer, Sophie Oprisano ; music, Alex Heffes.
Performer
Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Sam Feuer, Tony Kgoroge.
Cast
Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Sam Feuer, Tony Kgoroge.
Audience
MPAA rating: Rated PG-13 for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity.
System Details Note
DVD; Region 1; 5.1 Dolby digital surround; widescreen presentation, enhanced for widescreen televisions.
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