Reef Builders 2025

Overview

Reef Builders is a 2025 documentary film directed by Stephen Shearman. The film explores the vital role of ocean communities in the restoration of coral reefs. It features the true stories of individuals dedicated to saving these ecosystems as they face the challenges of climate change. A central focus of the documentary is the work conducted through the Sheba Hope Grows program, which leads major restoration efforts globally. The cast of the film includes Samaila, David Smith, Auli'i Cravalho, and Kapono Kaluhiokalani. The production, which has a runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes, was released in the United States on April 14, 2025. By highlighting the efforts of those involved in these environmental initiatives, the film portrays the human spirit’s response to the decline of coral reefs. The documentary serves as an account of the ongoing projects aimed at preserving marine life through community-led conservation and restoration techniques.