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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.
Original Release
03/01/2019
US Release
03/01/2019
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Maxwell Simba | William Kamkwamba |
| Felix Lemburo | John Kamkwamba |
| Robert Agengo | Jeremiah Kamkwamba |
| Fiskan Makawa | Priest |
| Frank Lucas | Annie Kamkwamba |
| Aïssa Maïga | Agnes Kamkwamba |
| Fredrick Lukhere | Mkubwi |
| Hestingzi Phiri | Shabani Mkubwi |
| Rophium Banda | Mister Bamusi / Mr. Bamusi |
| Philbert Falakeza | Gilbert Wimbe |
Directors
Writers
Chiwetel Ejiofor, William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Maxwell Simba | William Kamkwamba |
| Felix Lemburo | John Kamkwamba |
| Robert Agengo | Jeremiah Kamkwamba |
| Fiskan Makawa | Priest |
| Frank Lucas | Annie Kamkwamba |
| Aïssa Maïga | Agnes Kamkwamba |
| Fredrick Lukhere | Mkubwi |
| Hestingzi Phiri | Shabani Mkubwi |
| Rophium Banda | Mister Bamusi / Mr. Bamusi |
| Philbert Falakeza | Gilbert Wimbe |
| Samson Kambalu | Joe Godsten |
| Raymond Ofula | Mister Ofesi / Mr. Ofesi |
| Noma Dumezweni | Edith Sikelo |
| Lemogang Tsipa | Mike Kachigunda |
| Joseph Marcell | Chief Wembe |
| Martin Githinji | Reginald Nwachi |
| Melvin Alusa | Justin Mitwa |
| Amos Chimpokoser | Mizeck Chikankheni |
| Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma | Charity Malamusi |
| Kelvin Chimpokoser | Geoffrey / Goeffrey |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer |
| Phil Hunt | Executive Producer |
| Jonathan King | Executive Producer |
| Norman Merry | Executive Producer |
| Joe Oppenheimer | Executive Producer |
| Compton Ross | Executive Producer |
| Jim Shamoon | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Skoll | Executive Producer |
| Natascha Wharton | Executive Producer |
| Mario Zvan | Executive Producer |
| Susan Breen | Producer |
| Andrea Calderwood | Producer |
| Gail Egan | Producer |
| Tom Harberd | Producer |
| Donald Sabourin | Producer |
| Hemal Shah | Producer |
Editors
Behind the Scenes
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind: William's Story (Featurette)
