Wealth Untold

2024 • 1h 25m • Documentary

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  • Available until Jan 01, 2027

  • Available Worldwide

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About the film

Witness the powerful stories of multigenerational women leaders defending Belize's iconic barrier reef and the future of coastal communities.

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In the small coastal haven of Belize lies the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sustains over half the country’s population. Despite its protected status, the reef faces mounting threats from overfishing, oil exploration, invasive species, coastal development, and climate change. WEALTH UNTOLD offers a revealing look at the conservation efforts led by Belizean women, including scientists, artists, and policymakers, whose shared vision empowers local communities to thrive in harmony with the marine environment.

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Director

Eladio Arvelo

Producer

Philip Karp, Eladio Arvelo, Shareef Haq

Writer

Luke Schiefelbein

Awards & recognition

2025 Newport Beach Film Festival

Official Selection

2024 Belize International Film Festival

Official Selection

2025 United Nations Ocean Conference

Official Selection

What people are saying

“For 82 minutes I indulge myself in the story of the women of Belize […] The women who have become researchers, guardians of the coastal fishery, entrepreneurs in sustainable tourism…”

Malcolm Dixelius

Deep Sea Reporter

“It’s a story of science, perseverance, and community. Of women who understand that protecting our environment means bringing everyone along — not just implementing top-down mandates.“

Rebecca Coutant

San Pedro Scoop

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