Baobab: Portrait of a Tree
Synopsis
Looks at the baobab trees that grow in the dry bush country of Africa and shows the ecosystem created by them.
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Baobab: Portrait of a Tree - 1971, Narrated by David Attenborough
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-12-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Root, Joan Root
- Original Title
- Baobab: Portrait of a Tree
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Root, Joan Root
Betty Block, Maureen Ellis
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Alan Root
Director
Betty Block
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Maureen Ellis
Editor
Joan Root
Director
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What is Baobab: Portrait of a Tree about?
Looks at the baobab trees that grow in the dry bush country of Africa and shows the ecosystem created by them.
Who directed Baobab: Portrait of a Tree?
Baobab: Portrait of a Tree was directed by Alan Root, Joan Root.
Who stars in Baobab: Portrait of a Tree?
The principal cast of Baobab: Portrait of a Tree includes David Attenborough, Lionel Ngakane.
When was Baobab: Portrait of a Tree released and how long is it?
Baobab: Portrait of a Tree was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 52m.