Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-03
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April 14, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Dater, Lisa Merton
- Original Score
- Samite
- Original Title
- Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Marlboro Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Dater, Lisa Merton
Samite
Mary Lampson, Thomas Haneke, Jim Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Dater
Director
Lisa Merton
Director
Mary Lampson
Editor
Thomas Haneke
Editor
Jim Klein
Editor
Alan Dater
Editor
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What is Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai 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 developing world.
Who directed Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai was directed by Alan Dater, Lisa Merton.
Who stars in Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?
The principal cast of Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai includes Kamoji Wachiira, Lilian Wanjiru Njehu, Vertistine Mbaya, Ngorongo Makanga, Wangari Maathai.
When was Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai released and how long is it?
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai was composed by Samite.