Be the Change: The O’dell Owens Story
About
This one-hour documentary from CET and ThinkTV tells the incredible journey of Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens – physician, educator, public servant, and lifelong champion for Cincinnati. This film is a celebration of the power of perseverance and the joy of community.
Born in Cincinnati’s West End, Dr. Owens overcame poverty and personal tragedy. Although told he was not college material, Dr. Owens earned advanced degrees from Yale and Harvard and became a medical pioneer in the field of in vitro fertilization. Interviews with family, friends and colleagues provide intimate accounts of how his extraordinary life unfolded.
Watch more featuring Dr. O’dell Owens:
Featurette: Dr. O’dell Owens’ Spirit of Giving Back
Dr. O’dell Owens’ life was filled with milestones, accomplishments, and impact. Just one of the ways Dr. Owens made a difference was by giving his time to the causes that were personally important to him. Hear from Barbara Kellar, Michelle Donaldson, and Don Jones about just a few of the places where Dr. Owens left his mark, including the CET Action Auction.
The Power of Preschool
Can access to quality preschool make a difference in the life of a child or the future of a community? Clyde Gray hosts The Power of Preschool: Cincinnati, a look at the concept of universal preschool, how other cities have successfully mounted initiatives, and what a Preschool Promise program could look like in Cincinnati.
Eckart Preu and Dr. O’dell Owens
Originally from East Germany and trained as a conductor across Europe, Mr. Preu has been called a “fiery and kinetic conductor” by the New York Times. His newest endeavor takes him to Cincinnati to conduct the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. Check out this great interview with Eckart Preu. Then Barbara interviews Dr. O’dell Owens about his career and volunteer role in CET’s 50th Action Auction.
Nadyaa Betts
What is the process of creating and installing a mural in Cincinnati like? On this episode of SHOWCASE, Barbara sits down with muralist Nadyaa Betts as she discusses her artistic process, creating a mural of someone’s likeness, as well as the mentorships that helped her get to where she is today. Don’t miss this episode of SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar.
