The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., premiered their first film in the Green Lens Film Series 7 p.m. Thursday. “A Plastic Ocean,” directed by Craig Leeson, shows the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.

The documentary follows a group of researchers investigating the cycle of plastic materials dumped in the ocean. The researchers travel to locations around the world and research the problems with plastic materials.

The film starts off by discussing blue whales and nicely transitions into the polluted waters they are living in. Leeson did an excellent job appealing to the pathos of viewers, which helps get the point across. The documentary shows plastic packaging rings around the necks of seals and tears in the tails of whales.

One scene shows researchers cutting open the stomachs of birds and removing waste they ingested. This is an eye-opening moment that shows how sickening it is where all the plastic pollution ends up.

The opening scenes contrast the beautiful marine environment with thick layers of plastic debris floating around in the ocean. This pulls attention to the devastating state oceans are in.

Leeson uses hard facts and various research methods to establish credibility throughout the film. It shows different tactics people are using to reduce pollution and help to keep the oceans clean.

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., premiered their first film in the Green Lens Film Series 7 p.m. Thursday. “A Plastic Ocean,” directed by Craig Leeson, shows the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.

The documentary follows a group of researchers investigating the cycle of plastic materials dumped in the ocean. The researchers travel to locations around the world and research the problems with plastic materials.

The film starts off by discussing blue whales and nicely transitions into the polluted waters they are living in. Leeson did an excellent job appealing to the pathos of viewers, which helps get the point across. The documentary shows plastic packaging rings around the necks of seals and tears in the tails of whales.

One scene shows researchers cutting open the stomachs of birds and removing waste they ingested. This is an eye-opening moment that shows how sickening it is where all the plastic pollution ends up.

The opening scenes contrast the beautiful marine environment with thick layers of plastic debris floating around in the ocean. This pulls attention to the devastating state oceans are in.

Leeson uses hard facts and various research methods to establish credibility throughout the film. It shows different tactics people are using to reduce pollution and help to keep the oceans clean.