Movies
Our first movie, The Story of Stuff, unleashed a torrent of pent-up demand for honest conversation about our consumption-crazed culture. Since then, we’ve produced dozens of animated shorts and documentaries that chart a path to a more just and sustainable future.
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“The Story Of” Movies
Our original animated series examines how our obsession with Stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health – and offers a vision for change!
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Burning Injustice
Central Valley activists expose the devastating health consequences behind one of the last trash incinerators in California in an effort to close the facility once and for all.
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The Story of Plastic
Our first feature-length documentary is a seething expose of the true cost or plastic pollution – and the heroes and villains at work behind the crisis. Watch our series of mini-documentaries and learn more about the full film.
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EXPOSED
Big companies like Coca-Cola are putting profit over people and the planet. From knowingly polluting the planet to strategic greenwashing, our exposé-style videos dig in to uncover the truth.
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Solving Plastic
The plastics crisis is out of control, and corporations are trying to distract us with false promises like recycling and ocean clean-ups. But there are much simpler, more creative ways to solve this waste problem — ones we can start with today.
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The World We Need
The World We Need offers a vivid look at the people protecting America’s communities against environmental degradation and racism. The Story of Stuff Project is partnering with Grist and The New Press to produce a short video series highlighting phenomenal activists.
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Water Documentaries
Water is our most precious resource, which life everywhere needs to survive. But profit-driven corporations are trying to take control. Our water documentaries look at the consequences of water privatization and the communities fighting back.
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