Emma Watson, Malala Yousafzai Talk New Documentary, Feminism
Emma Watson interviewed Malala Yousafzai on Wednesday about the new documentary on the activist's life.
The 25-year-old actress discussed numerous topics with the 18-year-old Pakistani activist, such as feminism, education and gender equality, according to People.
Watson shared a video of the interview on her Facebook page and wrote that Yousafzai was "giving, utterly graceful, compelling and intelligent."
Today I met Malala. She was giving, utterly graceful, compelling and intelligent. That might sound obvious but I was...
Posted by Emma Watson on Wednesday, November 4, 2015
In the new documentary, "He Named Me Malala," Yousafzai explains two of her main goals are ensuring education for all children and achieving gender equality.
"It's my simple dream and very straightforward: I want to see every child get a quality education. In order to make sure that dream comes true, we have to work hard and we have to take action," Yousafzai told Watson. "This has been my mission and I'll make it come true. I'll try my best."
Yousafzai referenced several children, particularly girls, who would do anything to have the chance to attend school, but they are not allowed. She has met with presidents and prime ministers in order to advocate for education for all children.
Watson, who is the U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador, also noted in her post that the most profound moment of the interview for her was when Yousafzai addressed the issue of feminism.
"Interestingly, this word feminism, it has been a very tricky word, and when I heard it the first time I heard some negative responses," Yousafzai told Watson. "I hesitated in saying, 'Am I a feminist or not,' and then after hearing your speech when you said, 'If not now, when? If not me, who?' I decided that ... there's nothing wrong with calling yourself a feminist."
Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner.
"He Named Me Malala" was released to theaters on Oct. 2.
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