Film

Sanibel

2025 · 1h 6m · Documentary

All we are is time and pressure

Initially an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida, six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian — one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history — devastates the region. As waters recede, the crew return to find a transformed landscape and story. What was once lighthearted now grapples with a deeper question: will the community's love for shells and the coastline survive the weight of its overwhelming grief, or will it find a way to heal and rebuild?

• Herbert James WintersternDirector · Writer

Sanibel – Seashells, Hurricanes, and the Spirit of Southwest Florida | Official Trailer

Release date

April 11, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 6m

Rated

NR

Genres

Documentary