Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai received a standing ovation after the premiere of her documentary in the UAE. Malala was in Abu Dhabi for the premiere of “He Named Me Malala”, and after the film she took questions from the audience. Malala says the documentary is more than just a film, it’s a movement for the message that every child deserves to be educated.
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The movie will be released in UAE cinemas on November 7.
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