This is what it's all about.
The Swiss marine research organization «Sail and Explore Association,» in collaboration with Kino Riffraff, presents the documentary «X Trillion».
«X Trillion» is a film following the renowned all-women «eXXpedition North Pacific» to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The feature debut by Eleanor Church follows the gruelling journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew led by Emily Penn, as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean through the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet - in order to make the unseen, seen.
The 14 women international crew was made up of scientists, filmmakers, circular-economists, engineers, teachers, packaging designers and creators - but very few were sailors. It is a life-affirming story of adventure, discovery, science, solidarity and a call to action that burns with optimism.
Following the screening, a Q&A session about the film and the plastic pollution issue will take place with national and international experts.
My project is special because ...
«We were a crew of women with different skills, goals and motivations, brought together to witness and record the true extent of the plastic pollution crisis - with a focus on micro plastics and their toxic impact on female bodies in particular. We all emerged transformed by the experience and are committed to telling the story of what we witnessed and working to find solutions.» says Director Eleanor Church.
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Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Your support helps bring this film (68min, in english) to the screen and raise awareness of this critical issue. With your contribution, we can sharpen public awareness and educate more people about the impact of plastic waste. The film offers a valuable opportunity for education and encourages collective efforts to find solutions. Your help enables us to spread this important story further and reach more people, inspiring change.
