Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai 2008

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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.

Released : 2008-04-14
Runtime : 81 minutes
Genre : Documentary
Stars : Kamoji Wachiira, Lilian Wanjiru Njehu, Vertistine Mbaya, Ngorongo Makanga, Wangari Maathai
Director : Alan Dater, Lisa Merton, Alan Dater, Tony Volante, Samite