Plastic People
The ground-breaking feature documentary PLASTIC PEOPLE investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health?
In PLASTIC PEOPLE, audiences will embark on a journey led by acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong, as she explores the pervasive influence of plastic in our lives. From the smallest particles to its impact on human health, this film uncovers the startling truth about our addiction to plastic and the urgent need for action.
What sets PLASTIC PEOPLE apart is its personal approach, as Tong collaborates with leading scientists worldwide and even subjects herself to experiments to illustrate the extent of plastic‘s infiltration. Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Ben Addelman, this documentary delivers a compelling narrative that demands attention and sparks vital conversations.
Official Selcetion SXSW 2024, DOXA 2024
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Saturday, May 25
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 2:55 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Are we becoming Plastic People? Our ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made ends up ground down into "microplastics". These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in the water and sit in the soil. And now, leading scientists are finding them in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? Ziya Tong, author and science journalist, makes it personal by visiting leading scientists and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and on her body.
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