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He Named Me Malala
2015 · Documentary · 88 min · PG-13
Primary lesson · Value education enough to defend access to it, even when doing so requires courage.
Why It’s Worth Watching
Connects one young person's advocacy to broader questions about education, girls' rights, violence, family support, and the courage required to keep speaking after intimidation.
Who it's for
Ages & Chapters
Suggested viewing age
12+
Best learning window
13+
Best discussion ages
13+
Before you press play
Parent Guidance
Heads up level
Moderate
Content notes
Political violence, terrorism, shooting aftermath, and discussion of oppression.
Context for parents
Best approached as a conversation about this lesson: Value education enough to defend access to it, even when doing so requires courage. The learning window begins around age 13, but family maturity and sensitivity should guide the final decision.
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- Era
- 2010s
- Language
- English
- Origin
- United States / United Arab Emirates
- Series
- Malala Yousafzai
What it teaches
Lessons & Learning Areas
Primary lesson
Value education enough to defend access to it, even when doing so requires courage.
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After the credits
Discussion Questions
- 1
Why does Malala view education as a right worth defending rather than a private advantage?
- 2
How do her family and community shape her willingness to speak publicly?
- 3
What can people do to support education when speaking out carries different levels of risk?
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Family Experience
Activity
Choose one scene that captures the core lesson and turn it into a short family discussion, drawing, role-play, or mini project.
Real-world challenge
Apply the title's core lesson once this week and tell a parent what happened.
Parent follow-up
Revisit this lesson after the child has had time to apply it: Value education enough to defend access to it, even when doing so requires courage. Ask whether the story feels different in hindsight.
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