Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
The award-winning documentary 'Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai' by Lisa Merton & Alan Dater tells the inspiring story of GBM and its founder.
"It is the people who must save the environment. It is the people who must make their leaders change. And we cannot be intimidated. So we must stand up for what we believe in."
-Wangari Maathai
Make a Difference Today in Your Community!
Download our free Action Guide (PDF) and learn how you get involved and spread the mission of the Green Belt Movement in your community. This step-by-step guide includes a variety of activities, tips and resources—serious and fun—ideal for everyone. Learn more about the work of Professor Wangari Maathai, discover the trees in your own neighborhood and connect with other passionate and dedicated Green Belt Movement supporters!
Now Available for Online Purchase!
You can now buy your copy of the documentary online.
Be sure to check out the new, special edition that includes:
TAKING ROOT is a compelling documentary narrative about the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, Maathai suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Under her leadership, their tree-planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy. And brought Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
Taking Root first appeared in festivals in April 2008 & continues to tour worldwide. Click here for an updated schedule & more information.
"It is the people who must save the environment. It is the people who must make their leaders change. And we cannot be intimidated. So we must stand up for what we believe in."
-Wangari Maathai
Make a Difference Today in Your Community!
Download our free Action Guide (PDF) and learn how you get involved and spread the mission of the Green Belt Movement in your community. This step-by-step guide includes a variety of activities, tips and resources—serious and fun—ideal for everyone. Learn more about the work of Professor Wangari Maathai, discover the trees in your own neighborhood and connect with other passionate and dedicated Green Belt Movement supporters!
Now Available for Online Purchase!
You can now buy your copy of the documentary online.
Be sure to check out the new, special edition that includes:
- 80-min. feature
- 53-min. broadcast version
- 90-min. extras including additional interviews with Professor Maathai and footage of Civic & Environmental Education workshops.
TAKING ROOT is a compelling documentary narrative about the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, Maathai suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Under her leadership, their tree-planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy. And brought Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
Taking Root first appeared in festivals in April 2008 & continues to tour worldwide. Click here for an updated schedule & more information.