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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a 2019 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.
Mar 1, 2019 · A biographical drama based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian boy who invented 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
Apr 19, 2022 · 301 pages : 20 cm. "When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library.
Sep 29, 2009 · A memoir of William Kamkwamba, a young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village using a windmill. Read reviews, ratings, and book details of this inspiring story for middle grade readers.
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- Hardcover
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.
Mar 1, 2019 · A film review of Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut, based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian genius who built a windmill to save his village from drought and famine. The review praises the film's cultural and geographic specificity, its human-interest dimension, and its inspiring climax.
