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Kills the Root

An investigative feature documentary

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FormatFeature documentary

StatusIn development

DirectorMaia Wikler

Running timeTBD

SeekingFinancing & production partners

Teaser coming soon

Synopsis

After the director’s father is diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma following decades of Roundup exposure, a family experience becomes the starting point for a wider investigation into glyphosate, environmental health, and its global impact.

Recognition

Finalist · Banff Mountain Film Pitch · 2026

Stills

Film stills by Andrew Tomayko for Kills the Root documentary

A protester holds up a sign reading “The death is in the data” outside the US Supreme Court

The US Capitol dome behind purple allium flowers

A woman looks out a window, the Capitol dome reflected in the glass

An older man interviewed on a shaded porch

A weed growing at the base of a mossy stone wall

An old family photo of Maia as a baby resting on her father's chest

Team

DirectorMaia Wikler

ProducerPeter Richardson

Director of photographyAndrew Tomayko

Now seeking financing

Support the film

Kills the Root is in development and looking for partners to take it into production. There are a few ways to get involved.

01Investors & co-producers

Equity financing, co-production and executive producer roles.

02Foundations & grants

Grants, impact and outreach partnerships welcome.

03Broadcasters & distributors

Pre-sales, commissioning and streaming partnerships.

Get in touch

Questions about the film, financing, the pitch deck or anything else. Maia will reply personally.

Or write directlymaiawikler@gmail.com

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