Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara

Mermaids Against Plastic image of scuba diver in sunlight underwater.

Sylvia Johnson/2020/10 min/Waste, Water, Health, Wildlife

FILM DESCRIPTION: “Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara,” is a short film revealing the extent of the marine plastic pollution problem in the Mexican Caribbean. The film follows a diver as she searches for solutions to protect the ocean she loves. Tamara is from the ocean and water runs in her veins. Born in a fishing village on the Mexican coast, she returned to her roots to become a full time scuba instructor. When she discovers plastic in her beloved ocean, she sets out to get the diving industry to stop using single use plastic.

This film will precede “Dammed to Extinction.

The feature films will be preceded by the 4-minute film “Rescuing Our Reefs” by Jessica Bukowski, tied First Place Winner for Animation in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.

Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time

After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:

Facilitator Alvyn Walker, Property Team + Garden Lead-Windsor Park Lutheran Church

Panelists:

  • Sylvia Johnson, Director "Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara"

  • Michael Peterson, Director, "Dammed to Extinction"

  • Steven Hawley, Writer, "Dammed to Extinction"

  • Jaclyn Wegner, Director of Conservation Action, Shedd Aquarium

This event is sponsored by:

Go Green Barrington

Park District of Oak Park

Sierra Club Chicago