He Named Me Malala (2015)

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

Director:

Davis Guggenheim

Writer:

Malala Yousafzai (inspired by the book: I Am Malala)

Stars:

Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Malala Yousafzai	...	Herself
Ziauddin Yousafzai	...	Himself
Toor Pekai Yousafzai	...	Herself
Khushal Yousafzai	...	Himself
Atal Yousafzai	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bono	...	Himself
Jon Stewart	...	Himself

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

animated segments | father daughter relationship | nobel prize winner | adolescence | survivor | 

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Taglines:

One Child, One Teacher, One Book and One Pen Can Change the World

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving disturbing images and threats

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA United Arab Emirates

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 2015 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Malala

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$60,884, 4 October 2015, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,642,899, 6 December 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Searchlight Pictures, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, Participant Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The name Malala is a variant of Malalai, which means "sad, grieved" in Pashto. This was the name of a Pashtun woman who encouraged the Afghan forces during the 1880 Battle of Maiwand against the British. Another bearer of this name is Malalai Joya (born 1978), an activist, writer, and a former politician from Afghanistan.

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Quotes

Malala Yousafzai: The Taliban shot me on the left side of my face. They shot my friends too. They thought that the bullet would silence us, but nothing changed, except this: weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage was born. I am the same Malala. My ambitions are the same. My hopes are the same. And my dreams are the same. We realize the importance of light, when we see darkness. We realize the importance of our voice, when we are silenced. We believe in the power and the strength of ...

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Connections

Referenced in Film '72: Episode #44.8 (2015)

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Soundtracks

I Am Many
Written by Alicia Keys, Thomas Newman

User Reviews

"Let us pick-up our books and pencils..."

Academy Award Winning Director Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth - 2006) graciously guides the viewing audience into the life and times of Malala Yousafzi, the young Pakistani girl (youngest Nobel Prize Winner - 2014) who was shot in her school bus (along with two friends) in 2012 by the Taliban. At the heart of this educational and heartwarming film is the relatable and kind Malala, the daughter of outspoken father Toor Pekai, reserved mother Khushal and sister to two equally enjoyable brothers Ziauddin and Atal. Through personal interviews that bring forth the light that shines within Malala and her family, we learn of her upbringing, gain insight into her family and community, and learn of her writing relationship with the BBC before and through the rise of the Taliban. Making the story accessible (especially to the younger audience), Guggenheim perfectly intertwines (though animation) the story behind Malala's name - the name comes from a Pashtun woman who encouraged the Afghan forces to fight on during the Battle of Maiwand. This is a remarkable story that deserves to be told and experienced by all, especially today's young women. "Let us pick-up our books and our pencils. They are our most powerful weapon". Look for this one to move right to the top for Award consideration.