A Plastic Ocean is an award-winning feature-length documentary brought to you by a group of scientists, filmmakers, social entrepreneurs, scholars, environmentalists, and journalists, exploring our oceans' fragile state. The film documents the global effects of plastic pollution, and highlights workable technologies and innovative solutions that everyone - from governments to individuals - can do, to create a cleaner and greener ocean.
The City of Raleigh will be showing this film at several locations from April 20-27 in celebration of Earth Day April 22 and in recognition of the Global Earth Day theme “Planet vs. Plastic”.
This film does contain images of dead or dying animals that may be distressing for young or sensitive viewers. Age recommendation: 10+
Locations and Showtimes
- Five Points Center for Active Adults
2000 Noble Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
Wednesday, April 24, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Register on RecLink - Pullen Arts Center (In partnership with Pullen Community Center)
105 Pullen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Thursday, April 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m.- Note:
- Childcare is provided for ages 3-10 (must be potty trained), with limited capacity.
- This film screening at Pullen Arts is in conjunction with the exhibition of the “Capture it! City of Raleigh Stormwater Arts Contest” display as well as the “Trashion Fashion: Upcycled Wearable Arts showcase.”
- Note:
- Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults
1901 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Thursday, April 25, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Register on RecLink - Lake Lynn Community Center
7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Friday, April 26, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register on RecLink - Abbotts Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Friday, April 26, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Register on RecLink
