A powerful new documentary highlighting the efforts of women leaders protecting Belize’s barrier reef and the livelihoods it supports will premiere on television in Belize later this month.
WEALTH UNTOLD, produced by independent filmmaking company Eclectic Aspirations, tells the story of a multigenerational network of women working to safeguard Belize’s marine environment.
The film, created over four years by a team of ocean advocates and filmmakers, had its world premiere at the 17th Belize International Film Festival in November 2024, where it received widespread praise. Following the premiere, a panel discussion on climate justice featured key participants, including filmmaker Eladio Arvelo and producer Phil Karp.
Director Arvelo described the film as a deeply personal exploration of the natural beauty and cultural richness of Belize, emphasizing the human side of environmental activism. “My greatest hope is that viewers come away feeling inspired—not just by the challenges we face, but by the courage and creativity already rising to meet them,” he said.
WEALTH UNTOLD will be broadcast nationwide on Great Belize Television (Channel 5) on Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m., with a repeat airing on Saturday, May 31 at 5 p.m. The broadcast is made possible through a partnership with Belize’s Blue Bond and the Finance Permanence Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister.