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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.
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
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
Sep 29, 2009 · A memoir of William Kamkwamba, a young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village using a windmill. Read ratings, reviews, and excerpts from this inspiring and educational book for children and adults.
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- Hardcover
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.
Learn about William Kamkwamba's life story, from his childhood in Malawi to his invention of a windmill that changed his village. Find out how he overcame poverty, famine, and lack of education to become a global leader and speaker.
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.
