FIGHTING FOR FLORIDA

Followed by a discussion with filmmaker Wilson McCourtney

Join filmmaker Wilson McCourtney, ocean advocate, and Sarasota, Florida native, on a heartfelt mission to protect wildlife and honor the sacred waters of his homeland in “Fighting for Florida.” This eye-opening documentary film captures the breathtaking underwater beauty of the Sunshine State while shedding light on urgent environmental issues such as shark conservation and nutrient pollution. Through stunning visuals of wetlands, reefs, and candid interviews, McCourtney reveals the stark contrast between Florida's allure and the environmental challenges it faces, including the devastating impact of toxic algae blooms fueled by herbicide spraying and Florida’s involvement in the heinous shark fin trade.

McCourtney courageously presents what he calls a “6-headed monster” – big sugar, big fertilizer, the mosaic phosphate mining industry, mismanagement of Lake Okeechobee, herbicide spraying, and sewage spills, which all add to the nutrient load and are sending Florida’s…