November 5, 2025 - Ivy+ special film screening of Wealth Untold
MIT Club of San Diego invites Ivy+ to a special film screening of Wealth Untold, directed and produced by MIT Alumni and MITCSD President Eladio Arvelo.
ABOUT THE FILM
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.
Wealth Untold is a powerful new documentary that is making its way through film festivals and conferences. The film has screened at the Belize International Film Festival (World Premiere, November 2024), the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France (International Premiere, June 2025), the Newport Beach Film Festival (North American Premiere, October 2025), and the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute Conference (South American Premiere, October 2025).
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Eladio Arvelo '99, MEng '00 is an independent documentary filmmaker and photographer. Born in Venezuela, Eladio graduated from MIT with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. After working as an engineer for almost 20 years, he turned to filmmaking and founded film production company Eclectic Aspirations with the goal to shine light on inspiring human stories from around the world.
Seating Capacity is limited so get your ticket early!
EVENT DETAILS
Cost: $20 for club members & their guests, $25 for everyone else.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: Arrive 6:30pm; Screening begins at 7pm (run time 85 minutes); Q&A with Eladio following the screening
Location: Digital Gym Cinema, 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Concessions: The concession stand will be open for you to purchase drinks and food.
Parking Info: The movie theater has underground parking ($5 for 3 hours). The entrance to the parking garage is on 11th street, between G St. and Market St. on the West Side of the building. Guests must park in spaces labeled “UCSD PARKING”.
Please note: The $5.00 dollar parking rate is honored even when signage from ACE indicates other Special Event Pricing. Approach the attendant and let them know you are watching a film at the Digital Gym Cinema. They will honor the $5.00 fee. No cash accepted, card only.
