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.
Directed by Lisa Merton
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- Kamoji Wachiira himself
- Lilian Wanjiru Njehu herself
- Vertistine Mbaya herself
- Ngorongo Makanga himself
- Wangari Maathai Self
Make it a double feature
1h 56m together
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
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