An island paradise struggles to keep its idyllic beaches free from the scourge of plastic waste, while in Russia, the LGBT community faces ostracism and discrimination at every turn. Meanwhile, a contentious decision by Indian authorities continues to send Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite protests from human rights groups.
In a world where it can seem like bad news dominates the headlines, there are still glimmers of hope in the form of small bookstores fighting back against online retail giants. These are just a few of the complex issues explored in the upcoming documentary, which takes an unflinching look at the myriad challenges facing our world today.