He Named Me Malala

Event details

WHAT: Into Film is proud to present a free educational screening of He Named Me Malala as part of the Spring Screenings: Changing Times programme. At a time of remarkable change around attitudes towards the environment, technology, politics, and identity, particularly for young people, this film will open up discussion around some of these themes, utilising the remarkable power of cinema to deepen learning as well as provoke conversation and debate. The screening will be preceded by a short compilation of archive film on the theme, special schools' edit provided by Yorkshire Film Archive and will be followed by a talk.

About the talk:

A representative from ActionAid will take part in a post-screening talk where they'll explore themes raised in the film. ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Supporting women to claim their rights together is at the heart of ActionAid's work to fight poverty and inequality. Together with activists in 25 countries, ActionAid is changing the policies and attitudes that hold women back.

WHEN: Thursday 20 February, 10.00am -12.20pm (the event will start promptly at 10.30am)

WHERE: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ.

Certificate: PG - BBFC. Into Film recommends this film is engaging for ages 11+.

*Educators must ensure they book tickets for themselves as well as students. On the order form, please indicate how many young people and how many adults will attend out of the total amount of tickets you have booked*

We look forward to seeing you at the screening!

Please contact info@intofilm.org with any queries.

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Synopsis

In 2012, 15 year-old Malala Yousafzai was targeted by Taliban assassins after daring to speak out against the closing of schools to girls in her area. Miraculously surviving a gunshot to the head, Malala has used her horrific experience to promote peace and advocate for access to education, especially for girls who are at risk of being denied this right. With intimate footage filmed during 18 months with Malala and her family, this documentary from Oscar-winning director David Guggenheim charts her rise to prominence on the international stage, the reprisals from the Taliban leading to her assassination attempt, and her defiant recovery.