Film
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
2008 · 1h 21m · Documentary
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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.
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Cast
Kamoji Wachiira
himself
Lilian Wanjiru Njehu
herself
Vertistine Mbaya
herself
Ngorongo Makanga
himself
Wangari Maathai
Self
Crew
- Alan DaterDirector · Editor
- Lisa MertonDirector
- Mary LampsonEditor
- Thomas HanekeEditor
- Jim KleinEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 14, 2008
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Documentary
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