Microplastics are turning up everywhere, including our water, our food, and even our bodies. And the Great Lakes are no exception.
Ripples of Plastic is a documentary from Ohio filmmakers Chris Langer and Josh Heese that investigates how plastic pollution is making its way into the largest freshwater system in the world.
The film follows researchers, scientists, and community advocates as they work to understand the scope of the plastic problem in the lakes. Along the way, they uncover how these particles affect fish, birds, ecosystems, and the people who depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water, recreation, and livelihoods.
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