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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

(2008)

Overview

This documentary provides a window into the extraordinary life of activist and Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who has worked to regain ownership of her country and its fate after years of colonialism. While gentle and thoughtful, Maathai carries a powerful message: the First World holds much of the responsibility for the environmental, economic and social struggles of the developing world.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Alan Dater,Lisa Merton
  2. Editor : Mary Lampson,Thomas Haneke,Jim Klein,Alan Dater
  3. Cast : Kamoji Wachiira,Lilian Wanjiru Njehu,Vertistine Mbaya,Ngorongo Makanga,Wangari Maathai

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Original TitleTaking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2008-04-14

Original Language

Runtime 01h 21m

Production CompaniesMarlboro Productions

Genres

  • Documentary

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