Movies and TvShows featuring "plastic-pollution" theme.

A Plastic Ocean is a documentary that delves into the devastating consequences of plastic pollution on the environment, especially the oceans. It showcases the alarming levels of plastic waste and highlights the urgent need for action to mitigate the ongoing crisis. The film takes a critical look at the negative effects of capitalism and explores potential solutions to combat plastic pollution.

Seaspiracy is a powerful and shocking documentary that delves deep into the devastating effects of the global fishing industry. It uncovers corruption, environmental destruction, and the alarming impact of overfishing on marine life and the ocean ecosystem. The film explores the urgent need for change and highlights the connection between capitalism, greed, and the ongoing pollution and plastic pollution crisis.

In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. Plastics have been found inside our bodies— in our colons, our brains, and even in mothers’ developing wombs. Scientists around the country are sounding the alarm, but without public buy-in, there is little that can be done. How much evidence do we need before we decide to take action?

Drowning in Plastic is a powerful documentary that explores the alarming effects of plastic pollution on our planet. It highlights the devastating impact of plastic waste on the environment, particularly on oceans, landfills, and wildlife. Through interviews with biologists, fishermen, and environmental activists, the film sheds light on the consequences of our excessive plastic consumption. It takes viewers on a journey from rivers in Indonesia to pristine arctic regions, showcasing the far-reaching reach of plastic pollution.

When marine wildlife has to adapt to the pollution surrounding it, the rules of survival change.

The Story of Plastic is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the far-reaching consequences of plastic pollution. Through interviews with experts and footage from across the globe, the film reveals the devastating effects of plastic on our ecosystems and communities. It highlights the urgent need for systemic changes and individual actions to address this pressing issue.

Martin Boudot, investigative journalist, investigates major environmental scandals around the world: river contamination, air pollution, radioactivity, illegal exploitation of resources, toxic waste...

Follow the extraordinary journey of the Plastiki, a boat built from over 12,000 recycled plastic drinking bottles, as Adventurer David De Rothschild attempts to sail the boat across the Pacific from San Francisco to Sydney.

Trashed is a documentary that explores the global impact of waste and pollution on our environment. It highlights the environmental disasters caused by irresponsible waste management and advocates for a more sustainable approach to waste disposal. Through interviews with experts and examples from around the world, the film sheds light on the urgent need to address our waste problem.

This underwater ballet is an ecological story depicting our paradoxical relationship with plastic. Bakelite launched the #SickOfPlastic campaign from On Est Prêt, along with the Surfrider Foundation, Break Free from Plastic and the Resilient Foundation. Photography was directed by Jacques Ballard, a specialist in underwater cinematography.

Norwegian documentary series from 2018. Line Elvsåshagen want to save the whales, fishes and birds that die of the plastic in the sea. Is there anything we can do or is it already too late? Will our sea be flooded by plastic?

The analogy likens plastic pollution to a person wearing a plastic bag on their head, illustrating how our beautiful and clean surroundings are at risk due to plastic contamination. It suggests that every individual space is susceptible to this pollution. The central idea advocates acknowledging our current reality and taking initial steps to improve it, preventing the repetition of the same mistakes for future generations. The proposed solution focuses on starting with a basic action – reducing the use of plastic bags. The concept encourages individuals to recognize their role in the issue and emphasizes that by collectively making small changes, such as eliminating plastic bags, we can free ourselves from the metaphorical plastic mask covering our environment. This approach aims to create awareness and instigate a positive shift toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.

CITSALP is an animated film based on the negative effects of plastic in our world and the irresponsible consumption and production of plastics.

“Let’s Do It!” is a story about how a national cleanup campaign in a small European country grew into an ambitious global environmental movement. The idea spread far and wide, bringing about new wave of civic activism in many countries. However, even good initiatives can hit rough spots. The important thing is not to lose hope. This documentary captures the passion to change the world over the course of 10 years, culminating in World Clean-Up Day in 2018. The movie also showcases how grass-root initiatives can grow and subside and how some ambitions can be defeated only to give rise to even more ambitious ones.

Against the Current is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the journey of South African endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson, as she attempts to become the first person ever to swim around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) non-stop. It tells the story of a global team united, not only in trying to make Sarah’s 40-mile challenge a success, but also in using it to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution. Without being able to touch a boat or another person, her daunting swim was estimated to take up to 32 hours to complete, through strong currents, large waves, powerful winds and other hurdles along the way. Against the Current is now screening at film festivals.

Biosludged reveals how the EPA is committing science fraud to allow the ongoing poisoning of our world with toxic sewage sludge that's being spread on food crops. Features former top government scientist and EPA whistleblower Dr. David Lewis.

The documentary follows a group of Latin American environmentalists and scientists on their risky expedition through the second largest coral reef in the world.

Far from showing a shipwreck as an adventure, La encomienda reveals the traumatic experience suffered by those who fight for their lives in extraordinary circumstances, in which both hopelessness and their own patience become powerful enemies.