A Plastic Ocean: a film review
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Preparation
A Plastic Ocean
A Plastic Ocean is a film to make you think. Think, and then act. We need to take action on our dependence on plastic. We've been producing plastic in huge quantities since the 1940s. Drink bottles, shopping bags, toiletries and even clothes are made with plastic. 1) _____. What happens to all the rest? This is the question the film A Plastic Ocean answers. It is a documentary that looks at the impact that plastic waste has on the environment. Spoiler alert: the impact is devastating.
The film begins as a journey to film the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale. But during the journey the filmmakers (journalist Craig Leeson and environmental activist Tanya Streeter) make the shocking discovery of a huge, thick layer of plastic floating in the middle of the Indian Ocean. 2) _____. In total, they visited 20 locations around the world during the four years it took them to make the film. The documentary premiered in 2016, and is now on streaming services such as Netflix.
It's very clear that a lot of research went into the film. There are beautiful shots of the seas and marine life. 3) _____. We see how marine species are being killed by all the plastic we are dumping in the ocean. The message about our use of plastic is painfully obvious.
4) _____. In the second half, the filmmakers look at what we can do to reverse the tide of plastic flowing around the world. They present short-term and long-term solutions. These include avoiding plastic containers and 'single-use' plastic products as much as possible. Reuse your plastic bags and recycle as much as you can. The filmmakers also stress the need for governments to work more on recycling programmes, and look at how technology is developing that can convert plastic into fuel.
We make a staggering amount of plastic. In terms of plastic bags alone, we use five hundred billion worldwide annually. Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year, and at least 8 million of those are dumped into the oceans. 5) _____. Once you've seen A Plastic Ocean, you'll realise the time is now and we all have a role to play.
Unfortunately, I'm no longer interested in documentaries, so I can't recommend any new films or channels. However, when I was young, I used to watch National Geographic. It was an impressive channel where I enjoyed watching films about wildlife.
I recommend watching a documentary about factory and car smoke. It is very dangerous and affects people, plants, and even the seas.
What documentary films would you recommend?
Honestly, I don't have Netflix, Max, or any streaming service so I don't watch many documentaries and series in general. But when I was younger I used to watch Discovery and Animal Planet, I'd recommend watching a documentary about wildlife, the shots are breathtaking.
tbh, idk either
Actually I have no idea about documentary films. But I ll start searching and learning about them
It is a good way of informing people about the problem we are facing.
I haven't watched any films on this topic. I also think that people should be conscious in their actions, in this case, in their use of plastic. Plastic is harmful to the environment, marine mammals. People should replace plastic with glass, paper. We should take care of the environment.
Asking the same question, I recommend The Astroworld Tragedic, this about the travis concert tragedic, many people deads in that place during and until the end.
Say No to Plastic – Protect Our Sea Mammals
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to our oceans and marine life. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the sea, where it doesn’t just float it kills.
Sea mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals often mistake plastic bags and wrappers for food, leading to choking, intestinal blockages, and slow, painful deaths. Others become entangled in plastic fishing nets or debris, restricting their movement and causing injuries or drowning.
These intelligent, gentle creatures suffer due to our careless use of single-use plastics. Every bottle, bag, or straw we discard irresponsibly could cost a marine animal its life.
Let’s be responsible. Reduce plastic use. Recycle. Choose sustainable alternatives. Because protecting marine life begins with our everyday choices. Start using glass bottles to drink water instead of plastic bottles, use jute bags instead plastic bags. Small initiatives makes big pact in the future.