He Named Me Malala

2015

Biography / Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 73% · 134 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 72% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 4921 4.9K

education biography authoritarian education taliban terrorism nobel peace prize

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Plot summary

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 Photo
Davis Guggenheim

Top cast

Malala Yousafzai Photo
Malala Yousafzai as Self
Jon Stewart Photo
Jon Stewart as Self
Bono Photo
Bono as Self
Mobin Khan Photo
Mobin Khan as ER Doctor
480p.DVD
779.31 MB
720*394
English 2.0
PG-13
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Ana T 8 / 10

He Named Me Malala is a powerful documentary

He Named Me Malala is a powerful documentary focusing on young activist Malala Yousafzai’s inspirational story of courage and commitment to fight for girls' education worldwide. Her courage and dedication have inspired millions. I was interested in the film because it authentically showcases Malala's life, her family, and the aftermath of the Taliban's attack on her for campaigning for education in Pakistan. The film emphasized that Malala's tenacity served as a reminder of the courage required to resist oppressive systems, and I found that very inspiring.
Reviewed by Abby H 8 / 10

He Named Me Malala tastefully provided a fresh

He Named Me Malala tastefully provided a fresh take on Malala’s story of courage and strength. Malala Yousafzai has become one of today’s most well-known activists. Her story has received international attention, and her biography was an instant bestseller. With all of this coverage, director Davis Guggenheim faced a herculean task: give audiences something new. As a reader familiar with Malala’s book, I was skeptical going into this film. However, I was blown away by Guggenheim’s fresh perspective. While Malala’s book focuses on her history and the events that led to her attempted assassination, He Named Me Malala focuses on Malala herself. Guggenheim shows her playing with her brothers and talking about her most recent school papers. She giggles over boys and shows her friends card tricks. These small, mundane aspects of everyday life bring a new element to Malala’s story: she is a regular teenage girl. She changed the world, but it could have been anyone in her place. For me, these quiet, common moments of her story make her victory more powerful. Malala did not ask to be a hero; all she did was stand up for what is right. Beyond the story, this movie is beautiful. Animations accompany many flashbacks, depicting Malala’s life in Swat valley. Though Swat is often seen as a terrible place due to the Talibanization, these animations treat Malala’s home with the utmost respect. Swat valley is drawn as a beautiful place, overflowing with life, just as Malala describes it in her account. This beauty helps audiences empathize with Malala’s homesickness. Overall, He Named Me Malala is an amazing tribute to an amazing person. Its authenticity lingers with audiences, inspiring them long after they finish the film. It is rare to find a documentary so respectful and purposeful in its purpose, but He Named Me Malala is both in exceeding amounts. I would highly recommend this movie to all who wish to make a difference in the world.
Reviewed by Kaiden H 1 / 10

Horrible movie. Taliban better

Horrible movie. Taliban better
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