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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
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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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 14, 2008
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
62%
Original Title
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
Production Companies
Marlboro Productions
Director
Alan Dater
Description
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.