Documentary screening of The Big Sea, exposing the surf industry's links to toxic Neoprene production, at Watershed.
Watershed is screening The Big Sea on Monday 9 November, a documentary that looks at the surf industry's links to toxic neoprene production. It's part of the Bristol Surf Cinema programme, so it's one of a few surf-focused screenings coming to the city.
If you've spent any time in the water, you know neoprene is the standard for wetsuits — it's what keeps you warm enough to stay out when the Atlantic gets cold. The film focuses on the production side of that, specifically the toxic chemicals involved in making it. It's the kind of thing that usually stays behind the scenes, and that's exactly what the documentary sets out to expose. Rather than just showing the waves, it turns the camera on the gear we wear to get into them.
It's a documentary, so you're getting the full film on the big screen at Watershed, not just a clip or a short. If you're into surfing, or just interested in the environmental side of the sports we love, it's a good place to start. It's less about the sport itself and more about the industry that supports it, and the cost that comes with the gear.
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The screening starts at 18:30 at Watershed, in the heart of Bristol. It's a Monday night, so it's an early one that gets you home in time for the rest of the week.
