Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers (2026)
- Wed, Oct 21
Director: John H. Cunningham Run Time: 94 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 2026
Starring: Jeff Bridges
Country: United States
Language: English
About the film:
Journey through the 1970s and early ’80s with the original members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band as they recount their contributions to iconic albums, life on tour, and the lasting impact they had in shaping a unique and enduring genre of music.
About the filmmaker:
John H. Cunningham is an American filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work explores music, culture, and the people behind enduring creative legacies. He is the director, writer, and producer of the feature documentary Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers (2026), which chronicles the early years of Jimmy Buffett’s original Coral Reefer Band through rare archival footage and intimate interviews with the musicians and collaborators who helped shape Buffett’s signature sound. Narrated by Jeff Bridges, the film follows Cunningham’s earlier short films Little Town Blues (2019) and Flight to Life (2021).
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