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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
5.4 / 10• 2008• 1h 21m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
KW
Kamoji Wachiira
himself
LeadLW
Lilian Wanjiru Njehu
herself
VM
Vertistine Mbaya
herself
NM
Ngorongo Makanga
himself
WM
Wangari Maathai
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Dater's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
