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2016102 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(89 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Animals

A Plastic Ocean

2016102 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(89 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the devastating impact of plastic pollution on ocean life.

“We need a wave of change.”

Social Justice Animals

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Explore the devastating impact of plastic pollution on ocean life.

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Craig Leesondirector

Craig Leesonwriter

Mindy Elliottwriter

Craig Leesoncast

Tanya Streeter

Tanya Streetercast

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A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans.

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