Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
2008 • 1h 21m
6.2 / 10
4 votes
- Documentary
Overview
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.Similar to Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
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