Taking root the vision of Wangari Maathai

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Taking root [videorecording] : the vision of Wangari Maathai / a film by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater ; produced and directed by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater ; a Marlboro Production.

Merton, Lisa. (Producer, Director). Dater, Alan. (Cinematographer, Producer, Director). Maathai, Wangari. (Interviewee). Lampson, Mary. (Film editor). Haneke, Tom. (Film editor). Klein, Jim, 1948- (Film editor). Samite. (Composer). Marlboro Productions (Firm) (Added Author). New Day Films. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy." -- Container.

Record details

ISBN: 9781574482379
ISBN: 1574482378
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound., color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Harriman, NY : New Day Films, �2008

Content descriptions

General Note:: Originally produced in 2008.
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Editors, Mary Lampson, Tom Haneke, Jim Klein, Alan Dater ; original music, Samite ; cinematographer, Alan Dater.
Participant or Performer Note:: Commentary, Wangari Muta Maathai, Naomi Kabura Mukunu, Leah Kisomo, Lilian Wanjiru Njehu, Rebah Wasike, Kamoji Wachiira, Moses Ndiritu Muta, Njogu Kahare, Kang'ethe Mungai, Ngorongo Makanga, Vertistine Mbaya, Nyakweya Ngunjiri, Njehu Gatabaki, Ruth Wangari Thungu, Reverend Peter Njenga, Lilian Muchungi, Fredrick Njau, Major General Njuki Mwaniki.
System Details Note:: DVD.
Language Note:: In English and Swahili with English subtitles.