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He Named Me Malala: Film Guide

He Named Me Malala
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A film guide that looks at He Named Me Malala (2015), an inspirational documentary about equal education advocate Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel peace prize.  
This guide is useful for exploring topics including English, History, Politics and Religious Education, in addition to highlighting themes surrounding identity, community and beliefs, democracy and rights, health and wellbeing, and historical movements.  

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai discusses the importance of equal
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Malala Yousafzai and Emma Watson on equality

Malala Yousafzai and Emma Watson on equality

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai discusses the power of education
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Emma Watson Interviews Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai and Emma Watson on the power of education

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Reporter Blesina met director of the inspirational documentary He Named Me
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He Named Me Malala director interview

He Named Me Malala director interview

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