The first grader

The first grader produced by Sam Feuer, Richard Harding, Nicola Blacker ; written by Ann Peacock ; directed by Justin Chadwick.

Based on the true story of N'gan'ga Maruge, an elderly man (84 years old) who decides to pursue an education that he was never able to afford when the government of Kenya passes a law to make free education available to the nation's children.--Publisher description.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Chadwick, Justin, Harris, Naomie, 1976-, Litondo, Oliver, Feuer, Sam
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : National Geographic, 2011.
Subjects:
Maruge, N'gan'ga > Drama.
Right to education > Kenya > Drama.
Education > Kenya > Drama.
Older men > Kenya > Drama.
Veterans > Education > Drama.
Feature films.
Motion pictures, English.
Videos > Dinand
Kenya > Social life and customs > Drama.
Description
Summary:Based on the true story of N'gan'ga Maruge, an elderly man (84 years old) who decides to pursue an education that he was never able to afford when the government of Kenya passes a law to make free education available to the nation's children.--Publisher description.
Item Description:Based on a true story.
Originally released 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.).
Physical Description:1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; widescreen format ; Dolby digital surround 5.1 ; region 1.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13; for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity.
Production Credits:Music by Alex Heffes ; costume designer, Sophie Oprisano ; film editor, Paul Knight ; co-producer, Trevor Ingman ; Joe Oppenheimer, Norman Merry, Helena Spring, Anant Singh, director of photography, Rob Hardy, production designer, Vittoria Sogno.
Participant or Performer:Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Sam Feuer, Tony Kgoroge.
Language:Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:Filmed entirely on location in Kenya.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:For private home use only.
"THIS DISC IS COPY-PROTECTED."--Container.

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