Plastic People Screening and Panel Discussion
The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment.
Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?
The documentary film will be playing at the Little Theatre in Rochester. RIT Professor, Dr. Christy Tyler, is featured in the film and is taking part in the post-screening discussion on Thursday, Sept 26. Tickets are available online in advance, at the box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).
Post-Film Discussion Panelists for September 26:
> Rick Smith, Executive Producer
> Christy Tyler, Professor, Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, RIT
> Katrina Smith Korfmacher, PhD, Professor of Environmental Medicine, University of Rochester
> Jasmin Singer (moderator), WXXI
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
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No