directed by: Chiwetel Ejiofor, year: 2019
actors: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba

Based on William Kamkwamba’s memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind tracks a Malawian teenager who, amid drought and famine, teaches himself science and designs a wind turbine to power his family’s home. Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film follows William’s struggle against poverty, the pull of tradition, and the steady push of education. A true-story inspired drama about ingenuity, resilience, and the hope that knowledge can change a community.

Socioeconomic Disparities, Biographical Drama, Historical Drama, Inspirational, Coming Of Age, Technology