

WORLD PREMIERE - Wild & Scenic Film Festival | Screened at Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Fresh Coast Film Festival, and more
Plastic Pollution • Environmental Issues • Great Lakes • Public Health
Date of Completion: 2024 | Run Time: 44 minutes | Language: English | Captions: Yes | Includes: Transcript | Director & Producer: Chris Langer | Editor & Animation: Josh Heese
In the film RIPPLES OF PLASTIC, embark on an eye-opening journey through the unseen impacts of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region. Guided by Dr. Sherri Mason and other regional voices, witness the vast extent of contamination pathways, effects of microplastics, and the unexpected toll on human health. Beyond individual action, the film inspires a collective movement for transformative progress toward a plastic-free future.
Gannon University | Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Ph.D., Director of Project NEPTWNE
“Chris didn’t just document the issue; he captured the emotion and urgency behind it,” said Mason. “Seeing the final product, I was deeply moved. It’s a powerful tool to educate and inspire action.”
WVIK, Quad Cities NPR
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