The Story of Plastic
2019 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 8.1
This documentary investigates the global plastic pollution crisis, tracing how plastic is produced, used, and discarded. Through striking footage across multiple continents, animations, and interviews with experts and activists, it shows polluted landscapes, toxic impacts on communities, and the growing movement pushing back against single-use waste.
Also known as Story of Plastic, The
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-10-03
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.1/10 (12 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an urgent, hard-hitting environmental documentary that connects everyday plastic use to global harm and activism; Not for you if you prefer balanced debates or a lighter, less distressing watch.
Pros: eye-opening information; shocking real-world scenes; strong activist focus | Cons: feels long at times; one-sided perspective; heavy, depressing tone
Cast & crew
Directed by Deia Schlosberg