PROGRAM LISTINGS June 14 - June 20, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureBeing PoirotSun., June 14, 7:00 pm Encore After 25 years of playing the iconic detective, David Suchet attempts to unravel the mysterious appeal of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot and reveals what it has been like playing one of fiction’s most enduring and enigmatic creations. Suchet returns to Christie’s summer home in Devon, and then travels to Belgium, where he attempts to find Poirot’s roots and discover what the Belgians think of one of their most famous sons. As Suchet delves into Poirot’s background, we also get a behind-the-scenes look as he comes to the end of portraying Poirot with Curtain, the detective’s final case. Transatlantic Sessions Sun., June 14, 9:00 pm Encore Sam Bush, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, James Taylor and more than 28 other artists gather in the Scottish Highlands to perform folk favorites from the Americana and Celtic traditions. THE FORSYTE SAGA Part 1 of 13 Sun., June 14, 10:00 pm New This dramatic miniseries, first aired in 2002, chronicles three generations of the Forsytes, an upper middle-class family in Victorian and Edwardian England. Damian Lewis, Gina McKee and Ioan Gruffudd star with Rupert Graves, Amanda Root and Corin Redgrave. Part 1 of 13 The Forsyte family gathers to celebrate the engagement of Winifred Forsythe to Montague Dartie. Soames Forsyte, a rich and successful partner in the family law firm, meets penniless but beautiful and accomplished Irene Heron. Young Jolyon, who is in love with his children’s French governess, Helene, decides to leave his wife, cutting himself off from the family and forfeiting his fortune. NA MELE Sean Na‘auao & Friends Mon., June 15, 7:30 pm Encore In this vintage performance, Sean Na'auao is joined by good friends Joe Uahinui on guitar and vocals, Jack Ofoia on bass and vocals and Bobo Butries on percussion. Keola and Kapua Dalire, daughters of the late kumu hula Aloha Dalire, and Na'auao's sisters-in-law, provide hula artistry. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Vintage St. Louis Mon., June 15, 8:00 pm New The Roadshow revisits items originally appraised 15 years ago to see if their value has changed. Featured: an 1847 Petrus van Schendel painting, a Steiff black bear and an iron framed Henry rifle – one of which is valued at $75,000–$100,000. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Vintage Rochester Mon., June 15, 9:00 pm Encore Back in 1998, the Roadshow travelled to Rochester, New York, and appraised items including a painting by Frank Zappa, a van Munster violin and a Minton vase. One of these items increased more than five times in value and another has dropped by more than $1,000. See which item’s value has soared and which one’s is sinking. INDEPENDENT LENS Limited Partnership Mon., June 15, 10:00 pm New This film chronicles the 40-year love story between Filipino American Richard Adams and his Australian husband, Tony Sullivan. In 1975, thanks to a courageous county clerk in Boulder, Colorado, Richard and Tony were one of the first same sex couples to be legally married in the world. Richard immediately filed for a green card for Tony based on their marriage. But unlike most heterosexual married couples who easily obtain legal status for their spouses, Richard received a denial letter from the Immigration and Naturalization Service stating, “You have failed to establish that a bona fide marital relationship can exist between two faggots.” Outraged at the tone, tenor and politics of the letter, and to prevent Tony’s impending deportation, the couple decided to sue the U.S. government, initiating the first federal lawsuit seeking equal treatment for a same sex marriage in U.S. history. During a lifetime filled with health issues, money woes and legal challenges, Richard and Tony never wavered in their love, lost their senses of humor, or gave up their quest for justice. Their personal trajectory parallels the history of the LGBT marriage and immigration equality movements, from their 1971 meeting at an L.A. gay bar called “The Closet,” to the 1975 signing of their marriage license in Colorado, through the era of AIDS, to the historic U.S. Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage in June 2013. To Breathe as One Mon., June 15, 11:00 pm Encore Every five years, 30,000 people gather on the same stage in the small country of Estonia to join voices at Laulupidu, the National Song Festival, to become the largest choir in the world. Explore the beauty and meaning of the choral festival through the eyes of the young members of the San Francisco-based Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, one of the few American choirs invited to participate, as they discover the unique role that music has played for Estonians for over 150 years. The Festival has been an integral force in maintaining strength and identity for a people who have faced cultural genocide more than once. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Victor Marx Tues., June 16, 7:30 pm New As a young boy growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, Victor Marx was beaten, electrocuted, and tortured by his stepfather. By the time he graduated from high school, he was “using drugs, fighting and stealing.” It took the discipline of the United States Marine Corps and faith in God to help him recover from his traumatic childhood. Today, Victor Marx dedicates himself to helping troubled and abused youth and traumatized war veterans. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., June 17 at 11:00 pm and Sun., June 21 at 4:00 pm. Trial by Fire: Lives Re-Forged Tues., June 16, 11:00 pm Encore This film honors the courage and strength of burn survivors as they reclaim their lives and dreams after the devastation of fire. The documentary follows the journeys of ordinary people who transcend their injuries and discover unexpected insights along the way – a transformed worldview, deeper interpersonal connections and a stronger commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. A CHEF’S LIFE Muscadine Time Wed., June 17, 7:30 pm New A Chef’s Life is a documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, returned home to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina. Each episode follows Vivian out of the kitchen and into cornfields, strawberry patches and hog farms as she hunts down the ingredients that inspire her menus. Using a chef’s modern sensibilities, Vivian explores Southern cuisine, past and present – one ingredient at a time. A celebration of true farm-to-table food, the series combines the action and drama of a high-pressure business with the joys and stresses of family life. Muscadine Time Ben, Vivian and the twins pick muscadine grapes at a small local vineyard while learning the history of this native grape. Vivian visits Mike and Gator, her grape suppliers, and makes homemade wine. Back at the restaurant, Vivian makes a pizza with mulled muscadines, and Ben tests this new creation during their first pizza night in the wine shop. Red Rock Serenade Wed., June 17, 10:00 pm Encore Take a meditative, cinematic journey through the breathtaking scenery of the American West’s iconic red rock country, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Grand Canyon National Parks – all set to music by some of the world’s greatest classical composers, including Bach, Brahms, Chopin and Beethoven. PACIFIC HEARTBEAT Road to The Globe Thurs., June 18, 8:00 pm Encore In 2010, the home of Shakespeare – The Globe Theatre in London, England – issued a proclamation outlining the world’s biggest Shakespearean festival: 36 countries, 36 Shakespearean plays, 36 languages. New Zealand actor Rawiri Paratene answered the call and was given the honor of opening the festival. Spanning the twelve-week period before opening night, the film follows Rawiri as he forms his own company, Ngakau Toa, consisting of New Zealand’s best Maori actors, and their journey as they prepare to take their Maori adaption of William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida to The Globe. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Biography Hawaii: Maiki Aiu Lake Thurs., June 18, 9:00 pm Encore Maiki Aiu Lake was one of the most widely recognized kumu hula of the 20th century. She was passionately devoted to learning about Hawaiian culture at a time when such interests were often discouraged. Maiki helped preserve and pass on crucial components of Hawaiian knowledge and tradition through difficult times. In her school she trained many of the most respected kumu hula who teach and practice today. This documentary combines interviews with her students, family and friends with photographs and moving images of one of the major contributors to the 1970's cultural reawakening that has come to be called the Hawaiian Renaissance. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Food Hour: Deep South USA Thurs., June 18, 10:00 pm New Host Bobby Chinn samples Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans and the surrounding Bayou country where he discovers the local fare in Vicksburg and Natchez, Mississippi. He visits Elvis Presley’s birthplace for a chat with The King’s childhood buddies in Tupelo and learns how to cook the perfect barbecue pork in Memphis after a stop at Graceland. The Black Kungfu Experience Thurs., June 18, 11:00 pm Encore This film introduces kungfu's African American pioneers, men who challenged convention and overturned preconceived notions while mastering the ancient art. The four martial artists profiled include Ron Van Clief, an ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran who earned the nickname "Black Dragon" from Bruce Lee. AMERICAN MASTERS Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning Fri., June 19, 9:00 pm Encore Explore the life story of the influential “Migrant Mother” photographer through her granddaughter’s eyes. Never-before-seen photos and film footage, family memories and new interviews reveal the artist who challenged America to know itself. VICTORY GARDEN’S edibleFEAST Charlotte Sat., June 20, 7:00 pm New VICTORY GARDEN’s edibleFEAST takes viewers on a journey across America, traveling from garden to sea, mountains to fields, to learn about fresh local foods and the people who grow and produce them. Hosted by passionate foodie and TV personality Amy Devers, each episode features the work of 2013 James Beard Award-winning filmmaker and Chef Daniel Klein, who introduces viewers to gardeners, farmers and food producers around the country. Charlotte Travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Scott Lindsley and Joey Hewell give gardening tips from their urban farm. Then meet Robin Emmons, nominated for CNN Hero of the Year, who started gardening in her backyard to provide fresh food to the mentally ill and found ways to get good, fresh food to those in need. Then go foraging in the woods of Millers Creek with mushroom cultivator Ken Crouse, before heading into the kitchen with Chef Clark Barlowe to cook up some pan-roasted chicken and African prickly cucumber gazpacho. CURIOUS TRAVELER Curious About...New York City Sat., June 20, 7:30 pm New This series takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. Entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series. In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks. Curious About...New York City Why are the constellations backwards in Grand Central? Why are there acorns all over the place? Why does the Great Hall at the Met look like the Baths of Caracalla? Why is there a golden Diana statue in the middle of the Met, and what does that have to do with the General Sherman statue by The Plaza? Why is Rockefeller Center’s Atlas statue permanently grimacing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral? And what does he have to do with the Pieta inside? Christine tries to find out. GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET The Merry Widow Sat., June 20, 8:00 pm New Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman makes her Met debut with a lavish new staging of Franz Lehár’s effervescent operetta. Soprano Renée Fleming adds a new character to her Met repertory as Hanna, the widowed millionairess. Sir Andrew Davis conducts a stellar cast that includes baritone Nathan Gunn as Danilo; tenor Alek Shrader as Camille de Rosillon; and baritone Sir Thomas Allen as Baron Zeta. Broadway star Kelli O’Hara makes her Met debut as Zeta’s wife, Valencienne. The operetta is performed in English. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato hosts. MUSIC VOYAGER Nashville: Music City Sat., June 20, 10:30 pm New Host Jacob Edgar receives a personal tour of Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry by country superstar Vince Gill. He checks out Music Row, the epicenter of Nashville’s music business, to visit Compass Records and then tour Gruhn Guitars, which supplies vintage gear to the world’s top musicians. He hears virtuoso banjo player Alison Brown demonstrate her musical talents and then visits the legendary Bluebird Cafe, where Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift started their careers. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Nine Inch Nails Sat., June 20, 11:00 pm Encore Nine Inch Nails makes a rare television appearance, taking the ACL stage in performance of tracks from their album Hesitation Marks. Public AffairsFRONTLINESolitary Nation Tues., June 16, 10:00 pm Fri., June 18, 11:00 pm Encore With extraordinary access into one prison block, FRONTLINE reveals the visceral experience of solitary confinement – a punishment the U.S. uses more than most other countries. Filmed inside the Maine State Prison, the film witnesses inmates fighting depression and suicide, the officers who have to keep them locked up in isolation, and a new warden who is re-thinking the practice and trying to reduce the number of inmates in solitary. HIKI NŌ Thurs., June 18, 7:30 pm Encore This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Kaiser High School in East Oahu. Top Story: Moanalua High School in the Salt Lake district of Oahu presents a story on Moanalua history teacher Cris Pasquil, who uses non-traditional activities like group projects, skits and even music to instill a love of learning in his students. He draws inspiration from his own experience learning hula under kumu hula Robert Cazimero and his halau's recent victory at the esteemed Merrie Monarch Festival. Also Featured: H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui profiles 2014 Baldwin graduate Marcus Chambers, who has already achieved success as a surf videographer. What started off as a hobby for Marcus has led to nominations at international award competitions, thanks to the growing importance of video and social media in the world of professional surfing. Waipahu High School on Oahu features a follow-up story on Victoria Cuba. We first met Victoria last season as a senior at Waipahu High School, when she opened up about being homeless. Now, she attends the University of Hawaii at Manoa on a full scholarship and interns at PBS Hawaii. No longer homeless, she resides in a UH dorm, but admits that the transition has had its challenges. Waianae High School in West Oahu tells us about a new mode of transportation for some of their campus staff. With 40 acres and nearly 2,000 students to care for, Waianae High School's security guards have a lot of ground to cover. The department recently acquired bicycles as a healthier, more cost-effective mode of transportation. The change is slowly spreading throughout the school. Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island shows how their school is developing one of only two high school lacrosse teams on the island. Konawaena teacher Daniel Curran is on a mission to make lacrosse a mainstream sport in Hawaii. Starting a team has many unique challenges, but students say the benefits are worth it. Mililani Middle School in Central Oahu profiles the rock band EMKE. This program encores Saturday, June 20 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., June 19, 7:30 pm New For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered one of the most interesting conversations of the week. Hosted by Gwen Ifill, it is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events. CHARLIE ROSE - THE WEEK Fri., June 19, 8:00 pm New This weekly series features the iconic TV anchor's focus on the events and conversations shaping this week and the week ahead. Drawing on conversations from his nightly PBS program and new insightful perspectives from around the world, it captures the defining moments in politics, science, business, culture, media and sports. THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP Fri., June 19, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. HistoryTHE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORYThe Common Cause Tues., June 16, 8:00 pm Encore Ken Burns’ seven-part documentary tells the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The seven-part, 14-hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. The Common Cause FDR shatters the third-term tradition, struggles to prepare a reluctant country to enter World War II and, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, helps set the course toward Allied victory. Eleanor struggles to keep New Deal reforms alive in wartime and travels the Pacific to comfort wounded servicemen. Diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 1943 and with the war still raging, FDR resolves to conceal his condition and run for a fourth term. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPShop Class Tabouret Sat., June 20, 2:00 pm New Using only the hand tools of the pre-industrial era, woodworker Roy Underhill and his guests prove that there was life before electricity. Whether you think muscle- powered tools are a thing of the past or a thing of the future, you’ll reconnect with your own inner craftsperson. Shop Class Tabouret The old shop-class plant stand joined with half-laps and dowels teaches us to pay attention to the grain, not just the machine. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., June 20, 2:30 pm Encore Roger heads to Florida to learn about citrus greening, a disease that’s killing citrus trees across the state. Tom replaces an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile. THIS OLD HOUSE Charlestown Project 2014: Brick Rowhouse Blues Sat., June 20, 3:00 pm Encore Kevin arrives to find Tom solving a major problem with the house – the exterior walls are bowing out from the weight of the roof over 160 years. In the basement, Richard shows Kevin the result of two weeks of hand digging and a week of rough plumbing: the floor is down several inches, the sewer line tucked in the floor, and the radiant heat/insulation system going in. On the third floor, Norm shows Kevin how the roof has been under-structured since it was originally built. Tom joins to get the first of two massive LVLs tucked into the pockets in the brick sidewalls and fastened in place. To see how it’s holding up, Norm revisits the townhouse TOH renovated in Charlestown 14 years ago. Back at the project house, Tom shows Kevin how he’s going to open up the back wall for the new bump out. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Onions Sat., June 20, 4:00 pm Encore Onions are a staple in the pantry of every cook and integral to the flavor of so many recipes. In this episode, Martha walks the viewer through three onion dishes that make use of different cooking techniques: French onion soup, balsamic-glazed pearl onions and fried onion rings. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Pasta Rustica Sat., June 20, 4:30 pm Encore Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to rigatoni with beef and onion ragu. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews colanders. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of white beans. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make perfect pasta with pesto, potatoes and green beans. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS Budget Stretchers Sat., June 20, 5:00 pm New Chef Sara Moulton returns with a fourth season of SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS, featuring simple but delicious recipes for putting flavorful, healthy, home-cooked meals on the table with minimal fuss. In addition, guest chefs from around the globe prepare their favorite dishes in Sara's home kitchen before taking her on a culinary expedition to their favorite local farms, ethnic enclaves and other secret food sources. Budget Stretchers Spending less doesn’t mean less flavor or less healthy. Sara shows tricks for using inexpensive ingredients in big ways for inexpensive, but delicious meals like a greens and potato pie and tasty Italian onion soup with poached egg. LIDIA’S KITCHEN A Light and Delicious Supper Sat., June 20, 5:30 pm New Chef Lidia Bastianich conjures simple, seasonal and economical dishes with grace, confidence and love. She teaches viewers to draw on their roots, allow for spontaneity and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen. Filled with tips and techniques collected through years in the kitchen and at the family table, Lidia channels her passion for teaching into a fun and trustworthy curriculum of kitchen wisdom. A Light and Delicious Supper Fresh vegetables and dip make a lively, and lovely, precursor to a delicious meal of baked swordfish with lemon, capers, and vinegar; plus boiled potatoes with fresh mint sauce. Additional ProgrammingSuze Orman’s Financial Solutions for YouWed., June 17, 8:00 pm Encore Up-to-date advice on a broad set of financial issues from Suze Orman, America's most recognized expert in personal finance, includes: how to invest; whether to buy or rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and more. Orman offers tangible information on managing money today and how to make smarter choices for a more economically secure future. |