'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' trivia and fun facts

Adaptation

The film is based on the memoir "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.

Chiwetel Ejiofor had to learn the Malawi language spoken in the film, Chichewa.

Chiwetel Ejiofor's directional debut.

Chiwetel Ejiofor bought the rights to the story after reading the book.