BC Environmental Film Festival

International Sustainability Shorts (4 Film Bundle)

Expired January 1, 2025 7:59 AM
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Over Tourism?

The Human Side of Plastic: Babacar Thiaw

Freetown: Cooling a City

As For Us

Babacar Thiaw, a visionary Senegalese surfer, entrepreneur, and environmental activist, is on a mission to tackle his country’s escalating plastic pollution crisis and preserve its coastline for future generations. Deeply connected to the ocean through his family’s history and inspired by his father’s teachings, Babacar channels this passion into innovative, community-driven solutions.


He founded Senegal’s first zero-waste restaurant, setting a groundbreaking example of sustainability that has since inspired a growing movement across the country. This film follows Babacar’s journey as he champions the power of local action to combat global environmental challenges. Through his story, we witness how one person’s commitment can ignite widespread change, offering a hopeful message for a world in need of solutions. Babacar’s legacy is a call to action, reminding us all that safeguarding the future begins with the choices we make today.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English, French, Wolof
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Andrew Lynch, Ben Ayers, Rush Sturges
  • Producer
    Charlie Rollins, Chloè Ortolè, Elaine Nankervis
  • Cast
    Babacar Thaiw
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