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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
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
Chichewa. 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. It was screened in the Premieres section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and began streaming in most ...
- Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lily Banda
- Antônio Pinto
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
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
Jul 27, 2010 · The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable story about a remarkable young man and his inquisitive and inventive mind.” — Amy Smith, founder, D-Lab, MIT “I loved this enchanting story of a humble young hero from an impoverished African village who accomplished a miracle with scrap materials and unstoppable enthusiasm.
- William Morrow & Company
- $8.99
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Learn about William Kamkwamba's life story and how he built a windmill to power his farm in Malawi. Read the full book summary, characters, quotes, and analysis of this inspiring memoir.
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.