
2024 • 1h 25m • Documentary
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Available until Jan 01, 2027
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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
‘“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
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