Wangari Maathai
From the movie “Taking root: the vision of Wangari Maathai”

1.Are there environmental movements in other parts of the world similar to the Green Belt  movement started by Wangari Maathai in Kenya? As you were watching the documentary perhaps it  reminded you of an environmental or grassroots or other type of movement you are either  involved with or have some knowledge about. If you would like to write on this topic, choose an
aspect of the documentary that resonated with you and find the links between the Green Belt  movement or Wangari Maathai as a person and the movement you know about.
2.Wangari Maathai’s story may have inspired you to think about something in your life in a new  way. If you would like to write on this topic, think about how your vision of your life or a  particular circumstance has shifted as a result of viewing this documentary. Write about that  shift in your thinking.