William building his windmill in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, courtesy of Netflix
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on Netflix: A True Story of Hope, Curiosity and Courage

Published 24th September 2026Updated on 2026-09-24
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Yes. It is based on William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill from scrap and bicycle parts during famine in Malawi.

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