Plastic Oceans Film Library

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  • The Erie Situation

    In 2014, the citizens of Toledo, Ohio, had to go without running water for three days when a bloom of toxic algae entered the drinking water plant from Lake Erie. This should have been a wake-up call for politicians, big agriculture, and citizens everywhere that freshwater resources are at risk o...

  • The Swimmer

    This short film tells the story of Walter Strohmeyer, who for almost all of his 90 years has been swimming in the waters off Long Island, New York. An honest and at times heartfelt story about the power of ritual and of the Ocean’s ability to rejuvenate us. Directed by Blaise Hayward.

  • The Swimmer (Español)

  • Cutting The Line (Español)

    Cortando la Línea (Cutting the Line) sigue al equipo formado por la familia de Naude y Katja Dreyer y sus tres hijos, que embarcan en una misión para rescatar focas enredadas en plásticos contaminantes en la costa de Namibia. Lo que empieza como unos rescates improvisados se convierte rápidamente...

  • The Erie Situation (30 min)

  • The Voice of the Sea

    South African environmentalist and first black female free diver, Zandi the Mermaid and Polo Purpose are collaborating on a campaign for World Oceans Day to raise awareness around plastic waste in our oceans.

  • The Fisherman, the Alien, the Sea

    Witness the resilience of Italian fishermen in "The Fisherman, the Alien, the Sea" as they adapt to changing environmental conditions in the Delta of Po River. Learn from their ingenuity and commitment to sustainable fishing practices in the face of adversity.

  • The Fisherman's Net

    Explore the plight of coastal communities in "The Fisherman's Net" as
    fishermen in Zanzibar confront the challenges of climate change
    and over-fishing. Witness their resilience and determination to
    preserve their way of life amidst environmental threats.