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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a 2019 African drama film written, directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor in his feature directorial debut. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.
- Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lily Banda
- Antônio Pinto
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
Mar 1, 2019 · A biographical drama based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian boy who built a wind generator to fight famine. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, awards, and more.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- 2019-03-01
Watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Netflix Official Site. Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- 113 min
Jul 27, 2010 · The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.
- William Morrow & Company
- $8.99
Sep 29, 2009 · A memoir of William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill to power his Malawian village during a drought. Read reviews, ratings, and more about this inspiring story of science, innovation, and hope.
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- Hardcover
Based on a true story, the film follows a Malawian boy who invents a windmill to help his village survive a drought. Critics praise the film's performances, direction and cultural authenticity, while audiences rate it highly on Netflix.
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- Drama
Mar 1, 2019 · A film adaptation of the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian genius who built a windmill to save his village from drought and famine. Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, the Oscar-nominated actor, the film depicts his struggles, challenges and achievements with sensitivity and humanity.