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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

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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.

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What is Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai (2008) about?

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…

Who stars in Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai stars Kamoji Wachiira (himself), Lilian Wanjiru Njehu (herself), Vertistine Mbaya (herself), Ngorongo Makanga (himself), Wangari Maathai (Self). The film was directed by Alan Dater.

How long is Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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