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By Andrei M (88) on 20 Aug 2012

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 Simon S (627) on 13 Aug 2012

Wow... that's what I said after watching this movie…

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By Vineeth K (1) on 22 Jun 2012

This film helped fill a hole I didn't know I had in my recent world history. Not the best film ever, but the only one I know about this real hero…

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By Paul H (999) on 25 May 2012

This movie will break your heart and at the same time lift your spirits. It can be a bit graphic at times and has some very violent scenes…

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By May L (38) on 21 May 2012

I loved this movie. Great story and well made. Laughed and cried…

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By Julie S (356) on 14 May 2012

Great story, but only a decent movie; could've been much better…

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By Pamela M (102) on 12 May 2012

I honestly expected more for some reason. It was sweet and heart-warming sure, but somehow the story was not as well-developed as I'd hoped…

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By Jaime M (168) on 27 Apr 2012

Almost too feel good. Makes you want to make the world a better place…

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By Monty W (79) on 18 Apr 2012

Predictable as hell. But if you enjoy stupidly cheesy scenes and over the top acting, sure, go ahead. Actually, that's a bit cruel…

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By Sandie M (10) on 25 Mar 2012

Incredible movie, children tell stories so naturally…

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By Wes S (1,293) on 03 Mar 2012

True story with a deep horrific colonial beginning…

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By Josh H (1,272) on 16 Feb 2012

Pretty good, very forgettable. I'd probably watch it again if it was on tv though…

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By Robin T (281) on 30 Jan 2012

Story about the oldest man who entered primary school…

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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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