Join skipper Emily Penn and the all-women crew of eXXpedition as they tackle plastic pollution in X Trillion.
[Johannesburg, SA, 30 May 2024]: In honour of World Oceans Day on June 8th, Discovery Channel Africa is proud to present the premiere of X Trillion, a compelling documentary highlighting the urgent issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. This special screening will take place on Discovery Channel Africa on Saturday, 8 June, at 18:00 CAT.
X Trillion follows the extraordinary journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew, led by the inspiring skipper and ocean advocate Emily Penn. The 14-member team, comprising scientists, sailors, designers, engineers, and teachers, embarks on a challenging 3,000-mile voyage across the North Pacific Ocean. Their mission is to conduct groundbreaking research on microplastics and bring attention to the pervasive plastic pollution crisis in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
The film captures the crew’s month-long expedition, navigating through the planet’s densest accumulation of ocean plastic. Facing high seas, storms, and sea sickness, these dedicated women leave their families and homes behind to confront one of our time’s most pressing environmental challenges. Under Emily Penn’s leadership, the team explores the environmental and toxic chemical impacts of microplastics, including their potential effects on pregnancy and future generations.
Celebrate World Oceans Day by exploring the unseen impacts of microplastics and the incredible efforts of these women to protect our oceans for future generations.
