The First Grader | Award-winning African film makes Netflix debut

JOHANNESBURG - In another win for African film - the award-winning production 'The First Grader', made its debut on Netflix last week.

Based on a true story, the film is set in a remote primary school in rural Kenya, where hundreds of children are jostling for a chance to get free education promised by the new Kenyan government. But one new applicant creates a stir.

The star of the film Oliver Litondo spoke to Heidi Giokos, about his role in this movie.