Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut comes to Netflix March 1st. Adapted from the bestselling book by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind follows 13-year-old William Kamkwamba (newcomer Maxwell Simba) who is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees.

Chiwetel Ejiofor/2019/113 min/Energy, Environmental & Social Justice, People and Culture, Family

FILM DESCRIPTION: Against all the odds, a 13-year-old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” is based on the best selling book and true story of William Kamkwamba. Directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and introducing Maxwell Simba.

Appropriate for ages 10 to adult. Violent scenes may be difficult for more sensitive children.

Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [South]
St. Benedict the African Parish, 6550 S. Harvard, The King Room, Chicago

Special welcome by OVP Management Consulting. Stay after the film for a discussion of related solutions-based local action opportunities with Pastor Booker Vance of Elevate Energy, Kyra Woods of Sierra Club's Ready for 100% Renewable Energy Chicago Collaborative, and a youth member of Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab. Green Mountain Energy and Faith in Place will also be present to share information and opportunities. Facilitator: Toni Anderson, Founding Executive Director, Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab. Refreshments will be available.

Tickets

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language.

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