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By Bunthivy N (8) on 18 Jan 2012

Decent enough movie, definitely worth a watch. The Kenyan setting and history made it interesting, cinematography was good and some good characters…

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By Ed W (70) on 17 Jan 2012

The true story of the importance of education, a teacher, and an old man by the name of Kamani Karuge who learned to read by attending first…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 09 Jan 2012

This inspired by a true story hits many of the expected importance-of- education grace notes, but never quite reaches the lump-in-your-throat…

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 08 Jan 2012

I was tearing up in the first 30 minutes of this film. Inspiring. Horrible. Uplifting. Amazing…

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By Ron G (207) on 31 Dec 2011

Neither great nor awful…

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By Samantha B (283) on 24 Dec 2011

Cried tears of sadness and joy. A reminder about what some people have to fight for in their lives. A reminder also about what is important…

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By Jan M (110) on 21 Dec 2011

Lovely movie with some history little known by the western world. Feel good, yes. But heartfelt and thoughtful, as well…

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By Andreas Heinemann (23) for Flicks.co.nz (982) on 15 Dec 2011

With the melodrama cranked up as high as it is, it's hard to believe this was a true story…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 09 Dec 2011

Very good but not great by-the-numbers uplifting story about kids and old people and education being a good thing and how you gotta show some…

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By Katie C (368) on 07 Dec 2011

Formulaic- can I say that about a true story? the portrayal falls short anyway. Could be moving but somehow doesn't deliver. Great setting…

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By Nick U (341) on 25 Nov 2011

Producer Guild Consideration 11/25/11 Outstanding little movie from Nat Geo and BBC…

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By Simon Weaving (195) for Screenwize (216) on 24 Nov 2011

An uplifting, romanticised and gently-paced film infused with the dry beauty of the Kenyan landscape and powered by the moist-eyed performance…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 14 Nov 2011

THE FIRST GRADER moves you in ways that few movies actually do…

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By Dickie L (127) on 13 Nov 2011

There's no doubt the real life story of the oldest primary school student in the world is inspirational, but whether it's a complex and dynamic…

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By Superwusirsir A (14) on 13 Nov 2011

NEVER GIVE UP. 1. Never give up on anyone. 2. Never give up your own belief…

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By Andrew L. Urban (972) for Urban Cinefile (2,850) on 12 Nov 2011

Based on real events, The First Grader is a unique blend of uplifting self determination and harrowing conflict…

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By William K (391) on 09 Nov 2011

And when I think I didn't wanted to go to school... this is like a slap in the face…

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By Mak X (2) on 28 Sep 2011

This true story of an 84 year old Kenyan man who, against all opposition, wants to make use of the new law of free education for first graders,…

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By Rob Thomas (1,118) for Capital Times (Madison, WI) (875) on 03 Aug 2011

Director Justin Chadwick's film is sort of corny, not surprisingly, but it is inspiring and full of real feeling at times…

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By Garry S (41) on 08 Jul 2011

Wonderful. Beautiful. Inspiring. Heartbreaking. Uplifting. GO SEE THIS MOVIE…

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