Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics + Q&A

April 27 Only

Presented in partnership with Climate Smart Millerton.
A Panel discussion will follow the film with Nicole Clanahan, Travis Bushmore, Olivia Skeen & Megan J. Wolff, PhD, MPH.

Directors: Ben Addelman, Ziya Tong

The award-winning 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? And can anything be done about it?

Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman (Discordia, Bombay Calling, Nollywood Babylon, Kivalina v. Exxon) in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic.

1hr 24mins/NR

Panelists:

Nicole Clanahan, Owner,The Rural Center Refillery,Plains - a bulk refill store that encourages environmental consciousness by bringing containers from home.

Travis Bushore, Manager, Sharon Farm Market and the coming-soon Millerton Market- both entities sell a complete range of fresh, prepared, and packaged foods.

Olivia Skeen, Development Manager, McEnroe Composting - where organic waste and more is recycled through their state-of-the-art compost facility.

Megan J. Wolff, Ph.D., MPH, Executive Director of P-SNAP - a network of physicians and scientists who advocate on the impacts of plastics on human health.