We're delighted to be hosting a free screening of the new Netflix-produced film, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, directed by and starring Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (Twelve Years a Slave, Doctor Strange). The event will feature a special introduction from Dick Pope, the film’s BAFTA and Academy Award nominated cinematographer.
See below for tickets, date, time, location and how you can support!
When: Thursday, 7 March, 2019 from 6.45pm – 10pm
Where: The MCT at Alleyn's - Alleyn's School Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU London, UK Tickets: Event is free but registration is a must. See below for more info on tickets.
About the Film
Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a home-made wind turbine against all the odds, to save his Malawian village from famine. An inspiring true story adapted from the book written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.
See the trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPkr9HmglG0
The film is a PG certificate.
Donations / How Can I Help?
Please consider making a donation when you register for the event. All funds raised will go towards our work to improve access to quality education in Malawi and supporting young people to fulfil their ambitions, improve their quality of life and contribute to Malawi’s development.
Please help by spreading the word about this unique event. Invite friends along and share the event on Facebook via the event page here!
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Tickets
This event is free but you must register for a ticket on our EventBrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-screening-of-the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-tickets-56629436168
Please consider making a donation when you register for the event. Thank you!
Timings
- 6.45pm - Arrival and drinks - 7.30pm - Introduction - 8.00pm - Film starts