Film + TV
25 January 2019
The Official Trailer for 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind' Is Here
Here's a glimpse of what we can expect in Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut that's set to premiere on Netflix soon.
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Film + TV
24 January 2019
Chiwetel Ejiofor Speaks On His Directorial Debut Ahead of Its Premiere at Sundance
Here's what we learned from his conversation with Variety magazine.
Film + TV
14 November 2018
Chiwetel Ejiofor's Directorial Debut Based on William Kamkwamba's Amazing Story Is Heading to Netflix
"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is due to launch in select theaters and on Netflix next year.
News Brief
19 October 2017
A Film Based on William Kamkwamba's Remarkable Story Is In the Works
Chiwetel Ejiofor will star, write and direct a film adaptation of the book about the Malawian inventor's life, 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.'
Interview
14 July 2017
10 Years Later: TEDGlobal Curator Emeka Okafor on Malawi's Windmill Kid and Bringing Africa's Best Minds to a World Stage
We speak to TEDGlobal curator Emeka Okafor on the impact gathering Africa's amazing minds has on the continent.
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