The First Grader is a quietly educational experience.

This appealing mixture of contention and inspiration becomes a feel-good story that will make you shed a tear, then grin ear to ear.

Director Justin Chadwick's admirable effort manages to do more than inspire, educating auds with an important chapter in African history.

Those who have experienced Kenya or, for that matter, the African continent, will likely consider this a 'must see' cinematic experience.