He Named Me Malala is a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim. The film follows the young Pakistani female activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai as she recounts her activism in support of girls’ educational rights from a young age. Yousafzai speaks to the Taliban attack against her where she was hunted down and shot in the head for her advocacy, detailing her recovery in the UK and the development of a global campaign for educational rights. Malala Yousafzai’s activism journey, as inspired by her father’s legacy, is one of sacrifice, courage, and empowerment, showcasing how the actions of one person can change the world.
This movie night is brought to you by the Ginsberg Student Advisory Board, whose support of the Ginsberg Center’s work helps to create a culture of community and civic engagement.
Please note: The movies selected for screening do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Ginsberg Center or its affiliates, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of any particular viewpoint.
Content Warnings:
Explicitly mentioned violence
Shows videos of Malala being carried to the hospital after being shot
Showing and mentioning of guns, bullets and other weapons
Shows censorship by the Swat Taliban (depicts burning of books etc.)
Shows bombing of multiple buildings and schools
Mentioning of violent acts (slaughtering and shooting of men, attacks by the taliban)
Shows pictures of the blood in the bus where she was shot
Shows blood and hospital equipment
