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Plastic Is Forever

Dylan D'Haeze
United States, 2017, 20 min.

In English.
This film is family friendly.

AIFF Award Winner:
Best of Indie Youth

What happens when you throw plastic trash away? Dylan, a 13-year-old from the San Juan Islands, follows plastic trash to where it ends up and shows how kids can help make a difference in a world that is increasingly dependent on plastic.

Director's Statement

Kids can save the planet!

Category: Documentary.
Themes: Environment, Pollution.

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