13 Apr 2024
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A documentary about an Iranian boy's first day of school. The beginning of hardships and understanding the realities of life, and perhaps unwanted pain and suffering.
Birth of a Nation
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Top Billed Cast
Jim Broadbent Geoff Figg
Robert Stephens Vic Griffiths
Bruce Myers Twentyman
Richard Butler Mr Griff
Fred Pearson Mr Hodgeson
Peggy Ann Clifford Miss Martlett
William Hoyland Mr James
Bruce Payne Barratt
Ray Mort Whittaker
Suzanna Hamilton Alison Cooper
Kay Stonham Miss Denton
Jesse Birdsall Barry
Lisa Geoghan Sylve
Terry John Sergeant Powell
Gillian Davey Miss Pointer
Julia Deakin Deputy Headmistress Grunsell
Kwame Kwei-Armah Paul (as Ian Roberts)
Juanita Waterman Dawn
Mike Smart Terry
Robert Stagg George Number 1
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