Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for "Superman"), the film shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education worldwide.
The film will be promoted via Nat Geo through all of the company’s resources of including through the National Geographic magazine, National Geographic Digital Media, National Geographic Education Programs, National Geographic Kids.
“This is a film that you leave not only feeling incredibly inspired but truly wanting to make a difference,” National Geographic Channels CEO Courteney Monroe said in a statement. “As leaders in bringing stories of global importance to the largest audience possible, it is more than just an honor to be part of this project, I feel it is our duty. That is why we are joining this project as true partners, from the global theatrical release through our eventual television broadcast, and dedicating our collective resources to bring Malala’s important journey and advocacy for girls’ education to millions of people worldwide.”The documentary tells the story of Malala’s life both before and following the attack at the age of 15. She was singled out on a bus, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education and was shot repeatedly. The shooting sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. Malala miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund.
Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting For Superman) examines how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide. The film’s launch also will coincide with an international advocacy and fundraising campaign in partnership with the Malala Fund, Malala’s nonprofit organization that works to empower adolescent girls globally through a quality secondary education.
