Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences)

Microplastic Madness - Brooklyn kids take on plastic pollution Is an inspiring and optimistic take on the local and global plastic pollution crisis as told through a refreshing urban youth point of view. www.microplasticmadness.org​ Fifth graders from PS 15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn - a community on the frontline of Climate Change that was severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy- spent 2 years investigating the local and global impacts of plastic marine pollution. then took action for plastic free waters! These students took the deep dive into the root causes of plastic pollution. As young citizen scientists and community advocates, they collected local data, and led community outreach. They use their own local data to inform policy. 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. 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.

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

This event is sponsored by:

River Forest Park District

Sculptureworks

Seven Generations Ahead

Shedd Aquarium

 
 
 

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