A 2019 drama film based on the memoir of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian boy who built a windmill to save his village from drought. The film was directed by and starred Chiwetel Ejiofor and received positive reviews. 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. It was screened in the Premieres section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and began streaming in most territories on Netflix on 1 March 2019. It was selected as the British entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not ... The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba, Felix Lemburo, Robert Agengo. Against all the odds, a thirteen-year-old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. Download or read online the memoir of William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill to power his village in Malawi. Learn about his childhood, education, and achievements in this inspiring story of ingenuity and resilience.
