The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer What it's about: Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of William Kamkwamba, a 13-year-old Malawian boy who teaches himself how to build a windmill to save his community from starvation. Who's starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba, and Lily Banda Watch the trailer for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Release date: Jan. 25 Image Source: amazon.com