Are there any movies about Malala?
He Named Me Malala is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim. The film presents the young Pakistani female activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who has spoken out for the rights of girls, especially the right to education, since she was very young.
Did they shoot Malala?
Malala was shot in the head by Taliban terrorists in 2012. The rights activist described the aftermath of the incident – although her own memories of the day she was shot are non-existent.
Was Malala shot 3 times?
9, 2012, Malala boarded her schoolbus in the northwest Pakistani district of Swat. The gunman had no doubt whom he was looking for. He asked for Malala by name, then pointed a Colt 45 and fired three shots.
Where is Malala now?
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is now a graduate in philosophy, politics and economics from the University of Oxford, London. She achieved the feat nine years after being shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls’ education in her homeland, Pakistan.
Where can I watch the movie he named me Malala?
He Named Me Malala is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon, Google Play, YouTube VOD and Vudu. Some platforms allow you to rent He Named Me Malala for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
What happened to Malala Yousafzai?
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. In 2014, Malala Yousafzai was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi.
What does Malala stand for?
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.
Was Malala Yousafzai awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
In 2014, Malala Yousafzai was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi.