He Named Me Malala

He Named Me Malala is a must-see for anybody who cares about the world and the cause the protagonist stands for.

Veteran documentarian Guggenheim, who won the Academy Award for 2006's "An Inconvenient Truth" and has critically acclaimed works like "It Might Get Loud" and "Waiting for Superman" behind him, appears to have lost focus in the brouhaha over a young girl's much revered super-heroics. And that wasn't really expected!

"My father only gave me the name Malala, he did not make me (the person I am), Malala," is the only blunt statement in this documentary that hits the nerve at the right spot. This spontaneous response, from Malala Yousafzai, shows that she has the spunk and a mind of her own. Malala is a perfect subject for a great documentary but unfortunately this documentary lacks her spirit.

A poignant tale molded with an interesting narrative and outlook. It isn't everyday that you get to see the tale of the world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, who has the intrepidity to say and mean the words, "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world". This is a recommended watch for children; to inspire them and show them a world completely different from what they probably know.

The story of Malala Yousafzai is unique, inspiring & moving and He Named Me Malala does justice to her story. It may just inspire a few souls to join her cause of making education possible for the girl child across the globe. The film takes a peak into the other side of her story; her personal space, the relationship she shares with her father and shows us what drove her to bring about the change she intends to, in the world.