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This film is based off the true story of Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge. The Kenyan government has announced that elementary education is free for all its citizens, and all that is required is birth certificate. A former Mau Mau freedom fighter, who is now 84, decides to invoke his right for an elementary education. Jane Obinchu, the school's headmistress, decides to allow him a chance for an education. Despite the protests from the local community and the Kenyan school districts, Margue's challenge's the world to allow him to learn to read.
"The power is in the pen," Maruge. This life story was directed by Justin Chadwick, and was distributed by National Geographic Entertainment. Director Justin Chadwick is talented at directing films about historical people. This was a great story that needed to be told; because of the impact he made in his country and for education. The story of focused of Margue's battle for education while remembering his past hardships as a freedom fighter. Now this film is made for audience's who enjoy watching dramatic life stories. I was glade that the film was shot on location in Kenya, because that energy could not be recreated in any other location. The music choice was great, because it gave deeper, emotional, feel to the film.
The cast was great together. Many of the actors aren't well known to popular film audience's. Oliver Litondo played the leading role of Maruge. He was great creating the character. He gave his character the power and strength that you would expect from a former freedom fighter, who continues to fight for what he believes in. Naomie Harris plays the role of Jane Obinchu. She is a popular actress in Hollywood, and continues to do great in this film. She creates a powerful female character who is very full of heart. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great heartfelt film full of thought. It shows that education is just as important as freedom, and that it pays to never give up.
Answer to last blog: Actress Kate Bosworth and actor James Marsden both starred in the film Superman Returns.
Que: What other film, based off an historical person, did Justin Chadwick direct?
Queen Elizabeth I
The Other Boleyn Girl
Queen Elizabeth II
The Young Victoria
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