The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

 is a British drama movie written, directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor in his feature directorial debut. It was released on January 25, 2019, on the Sundance Film Festival, then later became available for streaming on Netflix. The movie is based on the memoir of the same name by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.

Summary
"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."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Maxwell Simba as William Kamkwamba
 * Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba
 * Aïssa Maïga as Agnes Kamkwamba
 * Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba
 * Joseph Marcell as Chief Wimbe
 * Noma Dumezweni as Edith Sikelo
 * Lemogang Tsipa as Mike Kachibunda
 * Philbert Falakeza as Gilbert Wimbe

Awards
This movie has received three wins and five nominations.