ISLAMABAD: National Geographic Channel will air feature documentary `He Named Me Malala’ about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai in 171 countries in 45 languages, joining the global launch for the film.
The film will be released in October. In 2012, Malala was targeted by the militants and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school van in Swat Valley. 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. “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,” Monroe said.
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.