Free screening of The Plastic Country film/documentary

The Plastic Country - a 70 minute documentary

Thornbury Picture House, 802 High St, Thornbury
Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 6.15pm

You're warmly invited to a free, community screening of The Plastic Country. The Plastic Country is a character-led investigative journey following filmmaker Kal Glanznig as he travels across Australia to uncover the true scale of the plastic crisis. 

Structured as a journey of discovery, the story moves from remote regions like East Arnhem Land to urban coastlines and waterways, revealing how plastic flows through environments and systems. 

Along the way, Kal meets a diverse cast of characters including scientists, Traditional Owners, wildlife carers, campaigners and industry voices, each offering insight into both the problem and its solutions. 

The music of First Nations band King Stingray, plays throughout the film, grounding the story in place and culture. Stylistically, the film blends cinematic landscapes, observational moments and personal reflection, with a recurring corkboard motif mapping the investigation, building toward a final act that makes the issue deeply personal.

Filmed over two years across Australia. The film is produced by Rising Up Pty Ltd in Association with Minderoo Pictures.

This documentary screening is limited to 57 adult participants. There will be a waiting list. 

If you book and become unable to attend, please cancel your booking so someone on the waiting list can be offered a place. 

This is a free screening but booking a ticket is required.

Your hosts for this event are Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes, Transition Darebin, The Up Community and Village Greening. 

Please join us after the showing for drinks and nibbles. Drinks available for purchase from the bar. Nibbles provided. 

Supported by the City of Darebin Community Grants Program.

Getting to the venue

• Thornbury Railway Station, on the Mernda Line, is near the venue, just walk north along Ethel St to Blythe St, turn east along Blythe St to High St, turn north along High St, cross High Street and enter the Thornbury Picture House at 802 High St Thornbury

• The number 86 tram goes along High St, the closest stops are Blythe/High Sts northbound and Collin/High Sts southbound

• The number 11 tram goes along St Georges Rd, the closest stops are Hutton St both north and southbound. Walk east along Hutton St to High St, cross High St and walk north to the Thornbury Picture House

• The 553 bus operates between Preston and West Preston. The closest stop is the High St/Miller St stop, walk east from the stop along Miller St to High St then turn right (south) and proceed to the Thornbury Picture House