Taking Root
Four Portraits of Native Action
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is an 80-minute documentary that tells the dramatic story of Wangari Maathai. Born in Kenya, Wangari's simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy – and made her a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 2004.
Katahdin is working with Taking Root to make the film and resources available to community groups, schools and the general public through events, a national broadcast and grassroot initiatives. Our aim is to inspire America through Wangari’s incredible ability for making change. Please visit www.takingrootfilm.com for more information.