Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai (2008)
Release Date: 14 April 2008
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.
Runtime: 81 min
Vote Average: 6.2
Vote Count: 4
Production Companies : Marlboro Productions,
Production Countries:
Budget: $ 0
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