This film is based on the true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan former freedom fighter named Kimani Maruge. Maruge enrolls in primary school when he hears that the Kenyan is giving free education to all. However, not everyone is happy that the overcrowded school is giving space and time to Maruge. Despite resistance from locals, some of his schoolmates' parents, and politicians, Maruge is determined to learn to read and his teacher, Jane, is equally determined to help him succeed.
This film is well-done and simply inspiring to watch. One can't help but root for Maruge on his quest for education and the strong-willed Jane determined to teach him. I thought Naomie Harris played Jane brilliantly and the rest of the cast was very good as well. I enjoyed the scenes where Maruge interacts with his first grade classmates. There is some mild violence shown in flashbacks that explain Maruge's past abuse at the hands of the British when they tortured the freedom fighters for years in camps. Overall, this is an inspiring film that shows the power of education, our obligation to remember the past, and the importance of perserverance - A.
I loved this movie and everything about it. I kept my attention from beginning to end. Wonderful fim. So inspiring. A for me.
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