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202690 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

The Plastic Detox

202690 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Six couples with unexplained infertility reduce their exposure to plastics in an effort to improve their chances of conception.

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Louie Psihoyos,

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Six couples with unexplained infertility reduce their exposure to plastics in an effort to improve their chances of conception.

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Louie Psihoyos

Louie Psihoyosdirector

Josh Murphy

Josh Murphydirector

Mark Monroe

Mark Monroewriter

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This eye-opening documentary follows six couples with unexplained infertility as they lower their exposure to plastics in hopes it helps them conceive.

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