TAKING ROOT: The Vision of Wangari Maathai | Trailer | PBS
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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/takingroot/ How does the simple act of planting trees lead to winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Ask Wangari Maathai of Kenya. In 1977, she 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, earning Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
TAKING ROOT: The Vision of Wangari Maathai premieres Tuesday, April 14 on INDEPENDENT LENS, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/takingroot/
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VOTE POWER?so kenyan have high quality people who they can vote for president position. someone who represent all and fight for all.oh i 4got Kenyanheld back by a curse their eyes closed to people of positive influence but open to rubish leaders who only in most cases represent their tribes only. so tell me when you will ever bring change KENYA.kenyans are 2 blame 4 all their misery because if this woman wasnt worthy your votes then shutup and enjoy uhuru,kibaki,raila and rest of selfish leaders
mr1peace 3 months ago
How hard is to be a hummingbird, and i´m so weak on voluntareing even to my self
Mad69sur 3 months ago
This lady is Amazing!!
ladyroz 10 months ago
awesome clip
yeah the challenge of a man is not where he stands at times of comfort and strength but at times of challenge and controversy
wazimuu 2 years ago
Powerful.
lickmynose 2 years ago