Marian Miner Cook
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AthDocs: Abundance - How a Group of College Students Started One of The Fastest Growing Nonprofits in the Country

Thu, October 12, 2023
Dinner Program
Owen Dubeck '19, director

AthDocs returns for a screening of the award-winning 23-minute documentary Abundance (watch the trailer here) and for a discussion with Owen Dubeck '19, the film's director. Owen is also a founding member of the organization featured in the documentary, The Farmlink Project, an anti-hunger non-profit born out in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has now partnered with hundreds of college students around the country (including many from the 5Cs). Owen will discuss how a group of college students catalyzed a national movement to end hunger in the United States and created an organization that has now delivered over 100 million pounds of produce to over 300 food banks in 48 states, prevented 153,825 tons of CO2 emissions, and provided over 83 million meals to families experiencing hunger.

Owen Dubeck '19 is a documentary filmmaker, specializing in telling stories that drive tangible change. His films have raised $1 million+ for social causes, influenced legislation, and have been screened to audiences across the country.

Owen’s documentaries include Free to Care (Audience Award at Austin Film Festival), Paperboy Love Prince Runs for Mayor (Big Sky FF 2023), and Abundance. He has also worked in the editorial department on The Undocumented Lawyer (Tribeca FF 2020), The Urchin Diver (Santa Barbara FF), and Five Years North (Full Frame 2020).

In addition to continuing our AthDocs series, Mr. Dubeck's screening and discussion is co-sponsored by the Kravis Lab for Social Impact at CMC, and is part of the Athenaeum's 40th Anniversary Series, which celebrates the achievements of CMC alumni from across the years and invites them to return home to Claremont.

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