Bag It (2011): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Bag It is a 2011 comedy documentary directed by Suzan Beraza, starring Jeb Berrier, Peter Coyote and Sylvia Earle. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Suzan Beraza
- Genres
- Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bag It About?
The premise of Bag It without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An everyday man vows to quit using plastic bags at the grocery store, thinking it’s a modest habit change. As he sticks to his promise, the decision spirals into a profound wake‑up call about how pervasive single‑use plastics have become. He discovers the personal and environmental costs of our throwaway culture and begins to explore practical steps we can all take right now to curb plastic waste and protect the planet.
Where to Watch Bag It
Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bag It Cast
Jeb Berrier leads the cast, with Peter Coyote and Sylvia Earle. Directed by Suzan Beraza; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suzan Beraza
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Jeb Berrier as themselves -
Peter Coyote as themselves - Sylvia Earle as themselves
- Scott Harrison as themselves
Also Starring in Bag It
· 11 more- Michael Braungart Themselves
- Eric Goldstein Themselves
- David Chameides Themselves
- Martin Bourque Themselves
- Jared Blumenfeld Themselves
- Theo Colborn Themselves
- Richard Conlin Themselves
- Linden Dahlkemper Themselves
- Marcus Eriksen Themselves
- Suzanne Frazer Themselves
- Elizabeth Griffin Themselves
Bag It Plot Summary
What happens in Bag It from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Follow Jeb Berrier, an average American guy who isn’t a “tree hugger,” as he makes a pledge to stop using plastic bags. His girlfriend, Anne, joins him in reducing plastic use at home. This small act prompts Jeb to ask bigger questions about plastic: What is plastic made of? Is it recyclable? Does it decompose when it ends up in the landfill? Does plastic have negative health effects? He sets off on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world.
Full summary
The whole story of Bag It, scene by scene
Bag It Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bag It.
How Well Do You Know Bag It?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What simple everyday item does Jeb Berrier pledge to stop using at the start of his journey?
Bag It Also Known As
Also known as “תארזו את זה”.
- Also known as
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- תארזו את זה
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Bag It FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Bag It, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bag It?
Bag It runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Bag It released?
Bag It was released on September 1, 2011.
Who directed Bag It?
Bag It was directed by Suzan Beraza.
Who is in the cast of Bag It?
Bag It stars Jeb Berrier, Peter Coyote and Sylvia Earle, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bag It?
In the US, Bag It is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does Bag It have a post-credit scene?
No. Bag It has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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