“Plastic People” is a must-watch documentary that just premiered at the SXSW festival. It dives deep into the issue of microplastics – tiny plastic particles that are now found everywhere: in our food, water, air, and even inside our bodies.
The film moves beyond showing us the usual scenes of pollution and landfills, focusing on the direct impact plastics have on our health. It presents alarming evidence that these particles contribute to serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and infertility. It even shows a placenta containing plastic particles, turning the documentary into a sort of scary movie titled “Attack of the Killer Polymers.”
The movie, directed by Ben Addelman with Ziya Tong co-directing, isn’t trying to scare us for no reason. It explores the history of plastic, tracing back to its early beginnings with products like ivory and celluloid, and how it has grown into a massive industry tied closely to the oil industry. The documentary shows how plastic has become an inseparable part of our lives, especially with the rise of disposable items that contribute significantly to pollution.
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Plastic People suggests that we’ve reached a point where eliminating plastic from our lives might seem impossible, but it also introduces us to communities trying to make a difference, like Bayfield, Canada, which aims to be the first plastic-free community in North America.
The film not only educates us about the dangers of microplastics but also challenges us to rethink our relationship with plastic and consider the possibility of a world with less plastic. It’s a mix of historical insight, alarming facts, and hopeful messages about fighting back against plastic pollution. Source
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