He Named Me Malala (2015)

One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

He Named Me Malala (2015) poster

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

Director: Davis Guggenheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Thomas Newman
Editing: Greg Finton
Production: Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation
Country: United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Education Barrier and Access Denied, Education Crisis and Future of Youth

Keywords

education, biography, authoritarian education, taliban, terrorism, nobel peace prize, education system, public education, activist, girl education, right to education

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is He Named Me Malala about?
A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
Who directed He Named Me Malala?
He Named Me Malala was directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Who stars in He Named Me Malala?
He Named Me Malala stars Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai, Khushal Yousafzai, Atal Yousafzai, Mobin Khan.
How long is He Named Me Malala?
He Named Me Malala has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is He Named Me Malala?
He Named Me Malala is a Documentary film.
How much did He Named Me Malala gross?
He Named Me Malala grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was He Named Me Malala produced?
He Named Me Malala was produced in United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
What are the themes of He Named Me Malala?
The themes of He Named Me Malala include: Education Barrier and Access Denied, Education Crisis and Future of Youth.