The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

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.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lemogang Tsipa, Noma Dumezweni, Aissa Maiga, Joseph Marcell, Lily Banda, Maxwell Simba, Philbert Falakeza
Runtime: 01h 53m
Type: Movie

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

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.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lemogang Tsipa, Noma Dumezweni, Aissa Maiga, Joseph Marcell, Lily Banda, Maxwell Simba, Philbert Falakeza
Runtime: 01h 53m
Type: Movie
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Checked on 27/08/2025

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