2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Fighting for Florida
Screenings
- π
Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM EDT
Ends 4:00 PM EDT
πRingling College / Morganroth Auditorium
2363 Bradenton Road, Sarasota, FL, 34234
About This Screening
Special Guests In Attendance
About this film
Join filmmaker, ocean advocate, and Florida native Wilson McCourtney on a heartfelt mission to protect wildlife and honor the sacred waters of his homeland, in Fighting for Florida. This eye-opening documentary 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 Floridaβs role in the heinous shark fin trade.
In Attendance: Wilson McCourtney
Credits
- Director
- Wilson McCourtney

