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202668 minPG-13documentary

The Plastic Country

202668 minPG-13documentary

Australia's escalating plastic crisis is examined through personal stories, environmental impacts, and calls for systemic change in this urgent documentary.

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The Plastic Country

2026• 68 minPG-13

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Australia's escalating plastic crisis is examined through personal stories, environmental impacts, and calls for systemic change in this urgent documentary.

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Kal Glanznigdirector

Kal Glanznigwriter

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Australia's plastic crisis is examined through the lens of filmmaker and ocean advocate Kal Glanznig. The film traverses remote beaches, urban supermarkets, and wildlife hospitals, highlighting the pervasive impact of plastic on health, wildlife, and the environment. Glanznig tests his own body for plastic-related chemicals and engages with activists striving for systemic change. By revealing the hidden consequences of plastic waste, the documentary poses a critical question: can Australia effectively combat its plastic problem? Released worldwide on 13 September 2026.

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