The First Grader

Posted May 27, 2011 10:18 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

When it came to the People’s Choice Award, “The First Grader” finished second to the “The King’s Speech” at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. And just like “The King’s Speech,” “The First Grader” is a true life-based drama. 680News film critic Leslie James gives it a good grade.

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