Name: Plastic People @Walter Annenberg Lecture Hall
Start: 2026-04-23T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-23T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Walter Annenberg Lecture Hall Room G15

Plastic People @Walter Annenberg Lecture Hall

The Midwest's Premier Environmental Film FestivalCreating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of people. A production of One Earth Collective.

One Earth Film Festival

Join us for a community screening of Plastic People as part of the One Earth Film Festival 2026.

Walter Annenberg Lecture Hall Room G15

Doors Open at 6:00 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 6:30 PM (CST).Ziya Tong, Ben Addelman/2024/84 Min/Waste &amp; Recycling, Health &amp; the Environment, Historical PerspectivesPresented by Climate Action EvanstonAccessibility: OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Our 2026 accessibility page is <a href="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" title="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>!Rating, Audience &amp; Advisory Info<ul><li>Recommended ages 15+</li><li>Heavy Themes</li><li>Disturbing Images (depictions of organs, surgery, and blood).</li></ul>Synopsis: The film follows journalist Ziya Tong as she explores how plastic particles infiltrate our bodies, organs, and blood, urging a rethink of our relationship with plastics.Awards &amp; Accolades<ul><li>2025 Canadian Screen Award Winner: Best Direction Documentary</li><li>2025 Canadian Screen Award Nominee: Best Picture Editing, Documentary</li><li>“Upon arriving at the premiere of Plastic People, I felt well-informed about plastics. However, throughout the film I discovered new insights, including the production process, impacts on the human body from the harmful chemicals in plastics and potential solutions. I was captivated.” - Amanda Vanjaarsveld, Environmental Health News</li></ul>Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.A note from the host:Climate Action Evanston's Beyond Waste Program and the Evanston Environmental Justice Coalition invite you to an evening at Northwestern University for a screening of Plastic People. Following the film, a panel of experts in the fields of medicine and plastic reduction will answer audience questions and provide tangible actions through which we may reduce the amount of plastics in our environment.<ul><li>A One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest-winning film, Dishwasher Quest (2025, 9 Min) by the Beye Elementary School Green Team, will also be featured.</li></ul>Wayfinding/Transit/Parking Info: TBD<a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a One Earth Film Festival member </a>and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $35 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register here</a>, or contact joshua@oneearthfilmfest.org. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? Then after you make your free reservation, please <a href="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" title="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">use this link to make your donation</a> through our website.Please note: When booking tickets, your information will never be shared with any 3rd party outside of One Earth Film Festival and its co-hosting partners bringing you this event.

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