Date: Tuesday, June 16

Time: Film screening: 6:30 p.m. ET 
Post-film discussion: 8:15 p.m. ET 

Where: On your computer through Zoom. Link to join provided upon RSVP.

What: Join Food & Water Action for a community screening of The Story of Plastic and a post-film discussion with policy experts and activists.

From the makers of The Story of Stuff, newly released film The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, the film illustrates an ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing.

The Story of Plastic features interviews with experts and activists on the front lines of the fight, revealing the disastrous consequences of the flood of plastic smothering ecosystems and poisoning communities around the world, as well as the global movement that is rising up in response. You can view the trailer here.

The Story of Plastic is about 90 minutes long. You can join us at the start time (6:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 p.m. PT) to hear opening words from our speakers and view the film with us, or you can watch the film on your own schedule with the link provided to registrants the Friday before the conversation. Then at 8:15 p.m. ET/ 5:15 p.m. PT, join us for a conversation with Food & Water Action Organizing Director Emily Wurth, California Director Alex Nagy, New York Senior Organizer Eric Weltman, and Pennsylvania Organizing Manager Megan McDonough.

We are highlighting this film because it delves into the connection between the fracking industry, fossil fuel infrastructure, and plastics production. This film has been approved for younger viewers, and families are encouraged to watch together and contribute to the conversation. We hope you’ll join us for this special event.