A Plastic Ocean is a 2016 English-language Documentary film written by Mindy Elliott and Craig Leeson. The movie is directed by Craig Leeson. A PLASTIC OCEAN begins when journalist Craig Leeson, searching for the elusive blue whale, discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean.. A plastic ocean stars David Attenborough in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Sylvia Earle, Ben Fogle, Craig Leeson, Barack Obama, Jo Ruxton and Tanya Streeter. It was released on 19th April 2017. A PLASTIC OCEAN begins when journalist Craig Leeson, searching for the elusive blue whale, discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean..