The First GraderApril 21, 2016

Maruge, an 84 year-old Kenyan villager feels he has earned the opportunity to learn to read and write. Moved by his plight, head teacher Jane Obinchu supports his struggle and together they face fierce opposition from parents and officials who don’t want to waste a school place on an old man. Directed by Justin Chadwick and stars Naomie Harris and Oliver Litondo. (Ireland) (2010) @SBSMovies #SBSMovies

The First Grader was broadcast on NITV at Tuesday 27 August 2019, 13:50. This episode was initially placed on Monday 28 April 2014.