In Production
Arts & The Mind
A 2-hour PBS documentary project exploring the effects of the arts on the development and behavior of humans at both ends of life. In childhood and older age, as the human mind is first growing and then slowing down, the impact of music, dance and visual arts on cognitive abilities is most easily seen. Weaving together stories from childhood and older age, ARTS & THE MIND journeys across America to reveal compelling present-day examples, cutting edge science, and historical context that make clear how and why the arts are a vital part of our health and well-being at both ends of life. ARTS & THE MIND is a co production of Eaton Creative, Inc and Twin Cities Public TV for 2012 PBS distribution. Leo Eaton is Series Producer.
Homeland
3 one-hour programs for PBS that explore immigration reform, one of the most polarizing issues facing America today. Viewed from the perspective of America’s heartland, the series presents contemporary stories of immigrants and those who confront them, people who help them and those who craft legislation to oppose them. Compelling stories from both legal and illegal immigrants, juxtaposed with interviews from top political leaders and policy experts from across the political spectrum, reveal the complex economic, political, personal and cultural dilemmas that go far beyond the news headlines where immigration reform is usually portrayed as simple choices of right and wrong, legal or illegal, good or bad for America. Leo Eaton is executive producer and creative designer for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis, MI.