Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

One woman sets out on a daunting quest to understand just how much plastic has infused our environment, our bodies and our lives.

From skyscrapers and grocery stores to furniture and elements of the clothes we wear, we are surrounded by plastic. But what is the impact of a material that never decomposes? In this fascinating and fast-paced investigative documentary, author and science journalist Ziya Tong seeks to understand what microplastics are and how, from our brain tissue to our food, they have seeped into the fabric of our lives and every strata of our complex ecology. Plastic People explores the impact of this non-biodegradable material and its vast – and still relatively unknown – health consequences, to reveal just how deeply it is ingrained in our lives. Featuring reflections from a global community of researchers, this is a powerful call to action.