The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a 2019 drama film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, based on the memoir by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.

The story follows William Kamkwamba, a schoolboy from Malawi who, despite being banned from school due to his family's financial struggles, continues to learn about engineering. Amid drought and famine affecting his village, William aims to construct a windmill to power a water pump. After overcoming familial opposition and personal losses, he successfully builds a windmill, leading to improved crop yields for his community.