How do we change the world? One artist at a time.
Do you think art can change the world? So do I! We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, and creatives are coming together in recognition of the ways that art plays an indispensable role in our well-being, as individuals, communities, and societies. In each episode we hear from artists and creatives who share their inspiration for their work and its wider impact. These conversations about transformative artistic practices show the ways that art can be a catalyst for healing and change.
Hosted by Pam Uzzell
Pam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker and podcaster currently living in Oakland, CA. She is the director and producer of three independent documentaries, Some Call It Heaven (2007), Unearthing the Dream (2012), and Welcome to the Neighborhood (2018). Unearthing the Dream, the story of the Black schools in Malvern, Arkansas before desegregation, won Best Documentary at the Arkansas Independent Black Film Festival and was aired on Arkansas Public Television as part of its Independent Producer Series. Welcome to the Neighborhood, the story of how the housing crisis has pushed out a significant portion of the Black community in Berkeley, including the artist Mildred Howard, has been broadcast multiple times as part of KQED's Truly CA series since its completion in 2018. Pam's latest documentary, Shelter in Displacement (2020), was selected as part of the 2020 de Young Open. She is a recipient of a Berkeley Civic Arts Grant for her public art project Beyond the Screen (2022). Pam is a speaker and panel guest at educational, corporate, non-profit, and political events.