"Democracy. Democracy is just like imported cassava. It rots quickly."

"The government doesn't want us to make noise. The opposition people need our support."

"Radios use a lot of power so when the batteries die, there is usually a bit of juice at the end."

"Chief: We need a government prepared to support its people. I want to vote for this government, but cannot vote for a…"

"Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba"

"Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba"

"Robert AgengO as Jeremiah Kamkwamba"

"Joseph Marcell as Chief Wimbeh"

"Noma Dumezweni as Edith Sikelo"

"Lemogang Tsipa as Mike Kachigunda"