The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

Introduction
"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is a 2019 British drama directed, composed by, and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie is based upon the real story of a Malawian boy called William Kamkwamba, and it was recorded in a narrative of the same name written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. The film showcases the impressive journey of a young boy who establishes an unconventional engineering ability that conserves his town from scarcity.

Plot Overview
The movie is embeded in the mid-2000s in the little village of Wimbe in Malawi. William (played by Maxwell Simba) is a smart and curious 13-year-old who is expelled from school as his family can not afford the costs. In spite of this obstacle, William continues to find out by sneaking into the school library where he gets captivated by an American science book.

Malawi is dealing with an environmental crisis due to deforestation, leading to a debilitating dry spell and a not successful farming season that left thousands without any food. The scenario turns alarming as William's dad, Trywell (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who is a small-scale farmer, stops working to grow sufficient maize due to insufficient rain. The family, in addition to their village, are dealing with a devastating scarcity.

William's Innovation
Motivated by the science book entitled 'Using Energy', William seeks to build a wind turbine to power an electrical water pump, hoping it will supply irrigation for the farmlands even in the absence of rain. He embarks on a mission to collect scrap materials for his job. His preliminary attempts satisfy opposition and ridicule from his dad and the villagers who are averse to his relatively impractical idea.

Climax
Nevertheless, the significantly desperate circumstance in the town and his family's intensifying condition ultimately leads Trywell to support his son. With his dad's help, William puts together the wind turbine. The device, though primitive, shows efficient and successfully powers up a pump, enabling water to flow into the dry farmlands.

Conclusion
The climax of the film is both emotional and illuminating. William manages to conserve his community from starvation by harnessing the wind, showing that even in the direst scenarios, development and decision can bring options. The film concludes with real-life pictures of the developed William Kamkwamba, who ultimately goes on to study at Dartmouth College in the United States. It's a plain and inspiring ending that underscores the importance of education and the power of unyielding determination.

Crucial Reception
The movie was popular by critics and audiences alike for its effective story, the impressive efficiencies by Ejiofor and Simba, and its devotion to authentically portraying life in rural Malawi. It was praised for its uplifting message of adaptability in the face of misfortune and is a testimony to the power of creativity, resourcefulness, and strength.

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