RIPPLES OF PLASTIC
Film poster for the film "Ripples of Plastic." A canoe on a polluted river.
RIPPLES OF PLASTIC
Film poster for the film "Ripples of Plastic." A canoe on a polluted river.
Explore the unseen impacts of Great Lakes plastic pollution, inspiring a movement for systemic change and a plastic-free future

RIPPLES OF PLASTIC

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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
First-time director captures growing abundance of microplastics in documentary "Ripples of Plastic"

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The Making of "Ripples of Plastic" with Filmmaker Chris Langer

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