Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 14, 2008

Original language

English

Production

Marlboro Productions

Cast

Lilian Wanjiru Njehu,Kamoji Wachiira,Wangari Maathai,Vertistine Mbaya,Ngorongo Makanga

Director

Alan Dater,Lisa Merton

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1247440