Plastic People eco-film - the hidden crisis of microplastics
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Plastic People eco-film - the hidden crisis of microplastics

Scientists are finding these micro-plastic particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers

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Cottonmill Community & Cycle Centre

Cottonmill Lane St Albans AL1 2EF United Kingdom

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  • 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • Ages 14+
  • In person
  • Free venue parking

About this event

Film & Media • Film

Watch this award-winning documentary that investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on humans - and join the conversation after the film.


Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment.


This landmark documentary feature delves into what that means for our health and why it has become an urgent health crisis.


Sopwell eco-stars - together with St Albans Greenpeace- present this award-winning Eco-Film and Conversation event about one of the most important subjects affecting all humans on earth right now.


SEATING LIMITED SO YOU MUST BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW FOR FREE ON EVENTBRITE .

We ask for donations on the door to cover the licence cost of the film.

Suggested donation £5 or £2 concessions or Donate As You Can.


  • Inclusive, friendly film event, with time for a post-film conversation.
  • Accessible venue - with a Changing Places toilet; level acess and parking.
  • Home-made food snacks (+vegan) + drinks

Scientists are finding these micro-plastic particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers.

  • What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health?
  • And can anything be done about it?

Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic.


Plastic People is an award-winning feature documentary that chronicles humanity’s fraught relationship with plastic and one woman’s mission to expose shocking new revelations about the impact of microplastics on human health.

Winner of the Best Direction (Documentary Program) at the Canadian Screen Awards, the Best Science & Technology honour (Documentary & Factual) at the 2025 Rockie Awards, the Environmental Award at the Hamptons Doc Fest and the Jury Prize at the Filme für die Erde Festival in Switzerland.

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Oct 14 · 7:00 PM GMT+1