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Release Date:
Friday, May 13, 2011 New York / Los Angeles
some disturbing violent content and brief nudity
Plot: What's the story about?
Based on a true story, an 84-year-old Kenyan fights to go to school after the country introduces universal education.
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Who stars in The First Grader: Cast List
No cast available.
Who's making The First Grader: Crew List
A look at the The First Grader behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Chadwick last directed Tulip Fever and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The film's writer Ann Peacock last wrote Nights in Rodanthe and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl.
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Watch The First Grader Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about The First Grader?
Key Facts
- Runner-up for the People's Choice Awards at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.
Filming Timeline
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
The First Grader Release Date: When was the film released?
The First Grader was a New York / Los Angeles release in 2011 on Friday, May 13, 2011 in around 3 theaters. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including Bridesmaids, Priest and The Big Bang.
The First Grader DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The First Grader was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 .