STRAWS is an award-winning documentary that illuminates the problems related with straws and other single use plastic pollution that inundate our waterways and oceans. The film inspires a new path forward. STRAWS will have two screenings at the Mattapoisett Library on Wednesday, April 17at both 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and is hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust.
“I hope to get people thinking about how small habits can add up to huge impact. Removing plastic straws is a tangible, simple change people and businesses can do that truly makes a difference,” says filmmaker, Linda Booker.
“We are so pleased to screen this film,” said Mary Cabral, Board Member of the Mattapoisett Land Trust. “Bringing our community together to watch STRAWS will undoubtedly inspire people to change their personal use of straws and other single use plastics, while also encouraging dialogue with businesses and community leaders.”
With colorful straw history animation and segments narrated by Oscar winner Tim Robbins, STRAWS (33 minutes) is funny and entertaining. The film leaves audiences with a clear understanding of the problems caused by plastic pollution. It illustrates how individuals, groups, business owners, and leaders around the globe are reducing plastic straw use. STRAWS empowers individuals to be part of the solution.
STRAWS won the Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Film at Cayman International Film Festival and was called “An inspiring story of how it’s possible to make a sea of change, one straw at a time,” by the Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival.
A panel discussion engaging in community efforts to reduce single use plastics will take place after each viewing.
This viewing is free and open to everyone. Seating is limited, please RSVP at 774-377-9191 or info@mattlandtrust.org