The first grader
(DVD) 

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[London] : [Universal City, CA] : British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, c2011.
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Published
[London] : [Universal City, CA] : British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, c2011.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
727994754107

Notes

General Note
Based on a true story.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
General Note
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.)
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Rob Hardy ; production designer, Vittoria Sogno ; editor, Paul Knight ; costume designer, Sophie Oprisano ; music, Alex Heffes.
Participants/Performers
Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, Sam Feuer, Tony Kgoroge.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Rated PG-13 for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity.
System Details
DVD; Region 1; 5.1 Dolby digital surround; widescreen presentation, enhanced for widescreen televisions.
Language
In English with optional subtitles in English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Chadwick, J., Harding, R., Feuer, S., Thompson, D. M., Peacock, A., Harris, N., Litondo, O., Kgoroge, T., & Heffes, A. (2011). The first grader . British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Justin. Chadwick et al.. 2011. The First Grader. British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Justin. Chadwick et al.. The First Grader British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Chadwick, Justin., et al. The First Grader British Broadcasting Corporation ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, 2011.

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