Movie Talk: The Kid and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Kid
In 1879 Rio and his teenage sister go on the run across the American Southwest to escape from their violent uncle. Along the way, Rio encounters the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and the legendary lawman Pat Garrett. He soon finds himself caught in the crossfire as Billy and Garrett square off in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Director: Vincent D’Onofrio
Produced by: Jordan Schur, Nick Thurlow, Sam Maydew, David Mimran
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, Leila George, Chris Pratt
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Release Date: March 8, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Genre: Biography, Drama, Western
Rated R
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a famine.
Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Produced by: Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
Cast: Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lily Banda
Distributor: Netflix
Release Date: January 29, 2019 (Sundance),
Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
Genre: Drama
Rated TV-14