NatGeo to air Malala docu in 171 countries

Los Angeles: National Geographic Channel will air Davis Guggenheim's upcoming feature documentary "He Named Me Malala" about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai in 171 countries in 45 languages next year.

In 2012, Malala was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan's Swat Valley. FSL will release the film in October.

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, reported Variety.

"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 in a statement.

"As leaders in bringing stories of global importance to the largest audience possible, it is more than just an honour 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."

The documentary tells the story of Malala's life both before and following the attack at the age of 15. She was singled out on a bus, along with her father, for advocating for girls' education and was shot repeatedly.