Malala Yousafzai, targeted by the Taliban for her advocacy of girls' education in Pakistan's Swat Valley, continues to champion education rights globally following her recovery.
“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”
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Malala Yousafzai, targeted by the Taliban for her advocacy of girls' education in Pakistan's Swat Valley, continues to champion education rights globally following her recovery.
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Synopsis
Malala Yousafzai stands at a podium in New York, delivering a speech at the United Nations. This moment follows her recovery from a Taliban attack in 2012, which targeted her for advocating girls' education in Pakistan's Swat Valley. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the film details her activism from a young age and the brutal assault she survived. It includes interviews with her family, particularly her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, and highlights her ongoing commitment to education rights for all children.
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The GuardianMalala Yousafzai’s moving story is one of great courage in the face of the Taliban, as she campaigned for the right of women to be educated in Pakistan.
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Why Watch
- Meet Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- Find out how Malala survived a Taliban assassination attempt.
- See the impact of her advocacy for girls' education.
Did You Know
- The film was released on DVD on December 15, 2015.
- He Named Me Malala earned $1,978,146 in the U.S. by October 25, 2015.
- It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 4, 2015.
- The film was shortlisted for the 88th Academy Awards but did not receive a nomination.
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Who directed He Named Me Malala?
He Named Me Malala was directed by Davis Guggenheim.
What was the box office gross of He Named Me Malala?
As of October 25, 2015, the film's worldwide gross was $2,012,790.
When was He Named Me Malala released on DVD?
He Named Me Malala was released on DVD on December 15, 2015.
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