From Source to Sea - the movie

A challenging journey into plastic pollution

Synopsis

In this expedition, the so called Plastic Soup Surfer wants to Stand Up Paddle down the entire Rhine River from it's pristine source in the mountains of Switzerland all the way down to the North Sea. A physical challenge that requires strength, willpower and perseverance. Crucial to his mission is his surfboard made from plastic litter. A prototype design that is necessary to tell the plastic pollution story but proofs very hard to finish on time. As the expedition unfolds the campaign is under pressure by the things he learns along the way. 

A gripping movie that shows one man and the 1200 kilometer river Rhine as they cut their way through a variety of landscapes, past cities and industry. On the embankments he meets specialists and learns about the sources of the plastic pollution in the river. Plastic that will eventually flow out to sea, just like he will. If he is strong enough to finish the expedition.

(50 minutes. Director: Eelke Dekker, Plastic Soup Surfer: Merijn Tinga)

Available subtitles: Dutch, German

From Source to Sea - Full movie - Part 1: The Source

Documentary by director Eelke Dekker (original 49 2017 broadcast by National Geographic)

From Source to Sea - Full movie - Part 2: The Challenges

Documentary by director Eelke Dekker (original 49 2017 broadcast by National Geographic)

From Source to Sea - Full movie - Part 3: The Revalation

Documentary by director Eelke Dekker (original 49 2017 broadcast by National Geographic)