FREE Film Screening: The Plastic Country - at Urunga Library

Join Bellingen Shire Council for a free screening of The Plastic Country at Urunga Library.

About the Film:

The new film from leading youth ocean champion Kal Glanznig (Rising Up) is an eye-opening investigation of the impact of plastic on our bodies and ecosystems.

Kal Glanznig is a former water polo athlete turned ocean advocate who grew up surfing the beaches of Cronulla. Health-conscious and deeply curious, he becomes increasingly concerned by emerging research into the human health impacts of plastic.

But it’s not until he joins a clean-up in East Arnhem Land, where Dhimurru Rangers pull ghost nets and plastic packaging from sacred shores that his perspective is shattered.

Realising that Australia is now one of the world’s largest producers of plastic waste per person, Kal begins to question what this means not just for our environment, but for our bodies.

What follows is a journey across the country, from remote coastlines to wildlife hospitals and Parliament House, uncovering how plastic pollution is infiltrating ecosystems, politics, and human health.

The Plastic Country is both a warning and a rallying cry - revealing solutions already underway and showing how everyone can drive the change needed to turn the tide on plastics for good.

Whether you're passionate about protecting our oceans, concerned about human health, or interested in creating positive change in your community, this screening offers an inspiring and eye-opening opportunity to learn, reflect and take action.

Come along, be informed, and discover how together we can help turn the tide on plastic pollution.

The event is free but please RSVP as space is limited! Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Doors - 5:20pm

Film starts - 5:30pm

Film finishes - 6:40pm

Library closes - 7:00pm

Looking forward to seeing you there!