Directed by Justin Chadwick this is the true story of a former Mau Mau freedom fighter, now in his 80s, living in rural Kenya. Hearing that the Kenyan government has offered an opportunity for free primary school education to the country’s children, Maruge shows up at the local school, where he meets head teacher Jane Obinchu (Naomie Harris). Against the opposition of parents, other teachers, and government officials, Maruge enters a classroom for the first time in his life.

Rated: 14A, Disturbing Content

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