Debby Lee Cohen and Atsuko Quirk/2019/79 min/Family, Youth, Waste, Advocacy, Health
FILM DESCRIPTION: “Microplastic Madness” is the story of 56 fifth graders from Public School 15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn, living in the frontline of the climate crisis. Their actions on plastic pollution morph into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories. With stop-motion animation, heartfelt kid commentary, and interviews of experts and renowned scientists who are engaged in the most cutting edge research on the harmful effects of microplastics, this alarming, yet charming narrative, conveys an urgent message in user-friendly terms.
These eleven year olds dive deep into the root causes of plastic pollution. Taking on the roles of citizen scientists and community advocates, they collect local data, lead community outreach, and use their own local data to inform policy by testifying and rallying at City Hall. Then they turned their focus back to school, taking action in their cafeteria to eliminate all single-use plastic!
Sunday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Daylight Time
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After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:
Facilitator Jackie Majdov, Conservation Stewardship Manager, Shedd Aquarium
Panelists:
Debby Lee Cohen, Director, Microplastic Madness
Krystyna Meyer, Conservation Stewardship Facilitator, Shedd Aquarium
Mya Nasser, Shedd Aquarium Intern & High School Student
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