Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

6.2 /10 4 votes
April 14, 2008 1h 21m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Alan Dater
Studio Marlboro Productions
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Kamoji Wachiira

himself

Lilian Wanjiru Njehu

herself

Vertistine Mbaya

herself

Ngorongo Makanga

himself

Wangari Maathai

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai was released on April 14, 2008.

The runtime of Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is 1h 21m.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is a Documentary movie.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai was directed by Alan Dater.

The main cast of Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai includes Kamoji Wachiira, Lilian Wanjiru Njehu, Vertistine Mbaya.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is originally in English.