This documentary about the Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai is a little hamstrung by the central story being so well-known. A 14-year-old girl, outspoken in her belief that girls should be allowed to go to school is shot in the face in a failed murder attempt by the Taliban. Her life in the balance for some time, she is transported to England for life saving surgery. Once recovered, she has continued her campaign.
Despite following this well-known story and not featuring any major revelations, this is still an extremely interesting and moving film. It is the little moments that compel as we take a peek into Malala’s home life. In particular, her relationship with her progressive father (the ‘he’ of the title) is fascinating.
Subjected to the same anti-feminist backlash by idiots as the recent Suffragette, I defy anyone who is not a rampant misogynist or radicalized follower of Islam not to find their lips quivering at the very least during the last few minutes of this film.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10