PROGRAM LISTINGS: May 8 - May 14, 2011

Arts, Drama, Culture

Masterpiece Classic
Sun., May 8, 8:00 pm
"South Riding, Part 2 of 3" New
A lively heroine arrives in Depression-era Yorkshire to shake up education at a school for girls, sparking conflict with a stern landowner. Anna Maxwell Martin (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Bleak House") stars in this three-part miniseries based on the beloved 1936 novel by Winifred Holtby, adapted by celebrated screenwriter Andrew Davies (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Little Dorrit," "Pride and Prejudice"). Also starring are David Morrissey (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Sense and Sensibility") and Penelope Wilton (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Downton Abbey").
In Part 2, Robert (David Morrissey), at risk of losing his estate to pay family medical bills, travels to Manchester seeking work. There he chances to meet Sarah (Anna Maxwell Martin) and they have a drink together.

Journey of the Bonesetter's Daughter
Sun., May 8, 9:00 pm New
Directed by David Petersen and produced by Monica Lam, JOURNEY OF THE BONESETTER'S DAUGHTER follows the creation of the San Francisco Opera's celebrated production of The Bonesetter's Daughter, composed by Stewart Wallace with a libretto by bestselling novelist Amy Tan. Based on Tan's book of the same name, the opera is an ambitious, cross-cultural tour de force that brings together artists from China and the U.S. to tell the deeply moving story inspired by Tan's own family history. As in her earlier novels The Joy Luck Club and The Kitchen God's Wife, author Tan uses elements of her own life in The Bonesetter's Daughter to explore the immigrant experience, the difficult but unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters, and the ways in which both love and history can be lost in translation. The film captures the creative and technical challenges of mounting a new work with high emotional and artistic stakes. For Tan, the opera gives the ghosts of her past a voice and redeems her family's painful sacrifices. Through intimate footage of the creative process, JOURNEY OF THE BONESETTER'S DAUGHTER shows the power of art to engage, inspire and transform.

Invitation to World Literature
Sun., May 8, 10:00 pm
"The Thousand and One Nights" New
INVITATION TO WORLD LITERATURE is a new series that brings together a mix of writers, literary scholars, artists and performers to explore timeless tales from a variety of eras and cultures. Writers and scholars discuss key scenes while artists and performers deliver modern interpretations of an eclectic collection stretching from ancient times to the modern day.

In The Thousand and One Nights, Shahrazad must hold the interest of the sultan with her stories or lose her life. The premise of the collection is that hearing about the joys and sorrows of others is the best teacher, and the surest way to remain sane. Art, performance and many film images are used to show the collection's wide range of adaptations. Featured speakers include Marin Alsop, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezai, co-producers of the 1001 Nights animated series.

Invitation to World Literature
Sun., May 8, 10:30 pm
"The Bhagavad Gita" Encore
This epic tale of the warrior-prince Arjuna confronting a life-or-death dilemma during civil war presents a unique and powerful philosophy of duty, discipline and the rejection of human punishments and rewards. Beautiful contemporary illustrations bring the story to life. Featured speakers include Sheldon Pollack, Professor of Sanskrit Studies at Columbia University, and internationally acclaimed composer Philip Glass.

Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song
Mon., May 9, 7:30 pm
"Raiatea Helm" Encore
Raiatea Helm is joined by dad Zachary Helm, Jack Ofoia, Casey Olsen, Aaron Sala, and dancer Nani Dudoit for a performance in the PBS Hawaii studio. In between songs Raiatea talks about her influences, recordings and responsibilities as a Hawaiian artist.

Antiques Roadshow
Mon., May 9, 8:00 pm
"Biloxi, MS, Part 2 of 3" New
With NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center near Biloxi, Mississippi as a backdrop, host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Noel Barrett to explore the world of vintage space toys. Highlights include a 1943 National League signed baseball; a circa 1770 sword used in the Revolutionary War; and a beautifully preserved 1811 silk-on-silk embroidery, made in Philadelphia and taken from an English print valued at $40,000 to $50,000.

American Experience
Mon., May 9, 9:00 pm
"Soundtrack for a Revolution" New
Soundtrack For A Revolution tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music: the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. The music enabled African Americans to sing words they could not say, and it was crucial in helping protesters face down brutal aggression with dignity and non-violence. The infectious energy of the songs swept people up and empowered them to fight for their rights. Soundtrack for a Revolution is a vibrant blend of heart-wrenching interviews, dramatic images and thrilling contemporary performances by top artists including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean and The Roots.

American Masters
Mon., May 9, 10:30 pm
"Marvin Gaye: What's Going On" Encore
His standing among the most enduring 20th-century American musical artists is without question, yet his story is rarely told beyond the tragic circumstances of his death. Enormously talented and equally complicated, Gaye created an intimate style full of honesty, integrity and vulnerability. He was the Motown star who challenged and changed the face of black music, embodying its evolution from roots in gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues to sophisticated pop and sexually and politically charged soul. Extensive performance footage and insight from Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and many others tell the story of a career that has left an indelible mark on the musical landscape.

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox
Tues., May 10, 7:30 pm
"Frank Haines" Encore
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Frank Haines, former president and chairman of Architects Hawaii. During a career that has spanned six decades he has developed his own theory of Hawaii architecture. Since 1948, Frank Haines has headed many prominent architectural projects including the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Kaiser Moanalua Hospital, Kaiser's Honolulu Clinic, Bishop Square and the restoration of the Ali'iolani Hale. Now almost 90, Frank Haines conducts a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of historic downtown Honolulu architecture every Saturday.

This program is available in High Definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., May 11, at 11:00 pm and on Sun., May 15, at 4:00 pm.

Black in Latin America
Tue., May 10, 8:00 pm
"Mexico and Peru: The Black Grandma in the Closet" New
BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA is a new four-part series on the influence of African lineage on Latin America. It is the 11th and latest documentary film from renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., presenter and writer of the acclaimed PBS series AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES (2006), Oprah's ROOTS (2007), AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 (2008), LOOKING FOR LINCOLN (2009) and FACES OF AMERICA (2010).
In BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA, Professor Gates discovers, behind a shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people marked by African roots. He introduces viewers to the faces and voices of African descendants in six Latin-American countries; the similarities and differences between cultures; and how the New World manifestations are rooted in, but distinct from, their African antecedents.
In Mexico and Peru, Professor Gates explores the almost unknown history of the significant numbers of black people brought to these countries as early as the 16th century, and the worlds of culture that their descendants have created in Vera Cruz on the Gulf of Mexico, the Costa Chica region on the Pacific and in and around Lima, Peru.

Leahey & Leahey
Wed., May 11, 7:30 pm New
Hawaii's iconic father and son sports duo, Jim and Kanoa Leahey, tackle a wide range of topics each week. Coaches, players, politicians, and entertainers come through the screen door and feel at home at the Leahey kitchen table. Playful needling and laughter ensue, and by game's end, the show scores big with candid conversations and insights into Hawaii sports and life.

PBS Hawaii Presents
Thurs., May 12, 11:00 pm
"Bhutan: Taking the Middle Path to Happiness" Encore
Maui-based Producer/Director Tom Vendetti's BHUTAN - TAKING THE MIDDLE PATH TO HAPPINESS examines Bhutan's policy of "Gross National Happiness," which emphasizes environmental and cultural preservation, economic development through hydroelectric power and transparent and honest governance. The Himalayan kingdom's commitment to these four pillars, particularly its approaches to "good governance" and sustainable energy practices, sets it apart from most of the world.

Artist Toolbox
Thurs., May 12, 9:30 pm
"Massimo and Lella Vignelli" New
In ARTIST TOOLBOX, leading American actors, singers, musicians, designers, painters, dancers, architects and authors discuss their challenges and passions, and the satisfaction they derive from practicing their art. Writer-director John Jacobsen, a faculty member at TheFilmSchool in Seattle, coaxes engaging insights and candor from his talented subjects. Surprising moments from these intimate, frank and humorous discussions reveal the raw beauty behind the creative process.

"Design must be intellectually elegant," poses Massimo Vignelli. "What is intellectually elegant? Well, it's the opposite of vulgar." As the man behind such simple and beautiful design from the Helvetica font to the New York Subway map, the design world is indebted to this pragmatic yet lyrical designer. In this episode, Italian-born designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli discuss the art of balance and problem-solving in their award-winning work in industrial and product design; graphic design; book, magazine and packaging design; and furniture and jewelry design. Lella has said, "If you do it right, it will last forever," simple logic that can be applied not only to the Vignellis' timeless and influential design but to their longtime marriage and professional partnership.

Globe Trekker
Thurs., May 12, 10:00 pm
"Central China" New
Host Megan McCormick explores Shanghai, where she tries her hand at contortionism with the famous acrobats. She learns about the silk trade in Suzhou, travels by train through the Yellow Mountains, fishes the Yangtze River, visits the caves at Dazu and marvels at the Terracotta Army in X'ian.

Rick Steves' Europe
Sat., May 14, 7:00 pm
"Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" Encore
The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art and distinct love of life. The journey begins in Helsinki with its neoclassical old town, modern flair for design and steamy saunas. Then it's just a two-hour boat ride to Tallinn. With its medieval charms and new-found prosperity Tallinn celebrates its freedom and thrives in its post-USSR renaissance.

Travelscope
Sat, May 14, 7:30 pm
"Tasmania, Australia" Encore
Host Joseph Rosendo continues his Aussie adventure in Australia's island state - Tasmania. From the capital of Hobart and its harbor, markets and elegant neighborhoods he heads out across the state and traces Tasmania's convict origins in the prisons of Port Arthur, hikes Cradle Mountain National Park, rides out the ups and downs of a fast paced eco-cruise along Tasman National Park's spectacular coastline and meets the devil –– the Tasmanian Devil, that is. Along the way he samples the best of the local food and wine and gets to know Tasmania's colorful and multi-cultural inhabitants.

They Came to Play
Sat., May 14, 8:00 pm New
THEY CAME TO PLAY is an uplifting documentary chronicling the passion, pressure and potential surrounding the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation — a prestigious event which reunites 75 of the world's best amateur pianists with their dreams, if only for a brief time. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged 35 to almost 80, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. Entertaining, irreverent and, above all, inspiring, THEY CAME TO PLAY provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music.

Kicking Notes the Toradze Way
Sat., May 14, 9:00 pm New
KICKING NOTES THE TORADZE WAY is a documentary of political rebellion, passionate performance and extraordinary master teaching. The story begins with a young boy in the Soviet Union during the Cold War secretly listening to the Jazz Hour from Voice of America. To him, jazz music symbolized the spirit of freedom. Little did he know how that music would influence his style of performing classical piano, his political decisions and the generations of students he would one day teach. Alexander Toradze's dream of artistic freedom in America instigated his defection from the Soviet Union and the founding of a one-of-a-kind classical piano studio in South Bend, Indiana -- The Toradze Piano Studio. The dramatic story is punctuated with stellar musical performances from around the world -- the United States, Italy, Georgia and Finland.

Live from the Artists Den
Sat., May 14, 10:00 pm
"Squeeze" New
Squeeze was formed by childhood friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook as teenagers on the South London Scene in the 1970s. They established their position as one of Britain's most beloved bands with 1979's Cool For Cats, setting off a decades-long career that would produce hits in the UK and abroad.

In this concert recorded in Bryant Park, NJ, the band plays hits spanning their career including "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," "Tempted" and "Take Me I'm Yours."

Austin City Limits
Sat., May 14, 11:00 pm
"K'naan & Mos Def" Encore
Hip hop conquers the ACL stage with sets from rapper/actor Mos Def, supporting his record, The Ecstatic, and Somalia native K'naan performing songs from his acclaimed LP, Troubadour.


Public Affairs

HIKI NŌ The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network
Mon., May 9, 5:00 pm New

On the tenth all-new HIKI NŌ, hosted by Maui's Lahainaluna High School, students from Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island introduce us to the amazing chameleon colony on the slopes of Holualoa; students from Oahu's Aliamanu Middle School tell us the pros and cons of life on Ford Island in the middle of Pearl Harbor; students from Iao Intermediate School on Maui explain how professional baseball star Shane Victorino, an alumnus of their school, is a positive influence and an inspiration to their community; and students from Kea'au High School on Hawaii Island show how an open-air market in their town helps the local farmers.

Other schools reporting include Hilo High School and Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii Campus on Hawaii Island; Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao Public Charter School in Waianae, Oahu; and Waianae High School.

Encores of this episode will air:
Tues., May 10, 12:30 pm
Fri., May, 13, 9:30 pm
Sat., May 14, 12:30 pm
Sun., May 15, 3:00 pm

Frontline
Tues., May 10, 9:00 pm
"Kill/Capture" New
Since taking over the war effort in Afghanistan, Gen. Petraeus has raised the campaign against the Taliban to a new intensity, nearly doubling the number of air attacks and unleashing Special Forces to kill or capture thousands of militants. In Pakistan, the CIA has killed hundreds of militants with drone attacks. Now as President Obama promises a July deadline for reducing troops, is the strategy working? Through interviews with Gen. Petraeus, his senior commanders, and Taliban foot-soldiers, FRONTLINE carries out an in-depth investigation into the United States' unprecedented campaign of targeted killing.

Independent Lens
Tue., May 10, 10:00 pm
"Bhutto" New
A portrait of one of the most fascinating and complex figures of our time, Bhutto is the epic tale of the life and tragic death of Benazir Bhutto, who became the first woman leader of a Muslim country. Beloved by many of the people of her native Pakistan, she was reviled by the nation's military establishment and male-dominated ruling class. More than two years after her death from a suicide bomber, Bhutto remains a divisive figure, as political struggle continues today in Pakistan, arguably the world's most strategically important country and the Muslim world's sole nuclear power.

Insights on PBS Hawaii
Thurs., May 12, 7:30 pm
"Legislative Wrap Up" New
This week on Insights, we'll examine the results of the just-concluded 2011 legislative session. This year the unenviable task put before state lawmakers was finding a way to close a budget deficit estimated at more than a billion dollars over the next 2 years. When the job calls for raising taxes and cutting spending on critical services, it's hard to make anyone happy. How did they do? We'll ask House and Senate leaders, a member of the Republican minority and our State Capitol analyst Richard Borreca to weigh in.

Joining host Dan Boylan will be: Rep. Calvin Say (D), Speaker of the State House of Representatives; Rep. Gil Riviere, Republican Caucus, State House of Representatives; and Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star-Advertiser Political Columnist.

Viewer questions and comments are welcome via phone, e-mail, Twitter and live blogging.

Washington Week
Fri., May 13, 7:30 pm New
For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered the most interesting conversation of the week. The program, hosted by Gwen Ifill, is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events.

Need to Know
Fri., May 13, 8:00 pm New
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program will feature documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and more. NEED TO KNOW will cover five primary news beats: the economy; the environment and energy; health; national security; and culture. Alison Stewart anchors.

The McLaughlin Group
Fri., May 13, 9:00 pm New
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.

Nature & Science

Nature
Sun., May 8, 7:00 pm
"Bears of the Last Frontier, Part 1 of 3: City of Bears" New
In this three-part series, NATURE joins adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan on a year-long motorcycle odyssey deep into Alaska's bear country to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra and pack ice.
In "City of Bears" Morgan sets up camp at a remote spot in the heart of Alaskan wilderness, alongside the largest concentration of grizzlies in the world. It is June in the Alaska Peninsula. The sun sets well into night and bears are taking advantage of the long days to feed, mate and raise new cubs. Morgan tracks their progress as they feast on the riches of the season and re-establish the complex hierarchal social dynamics of bear society. Along the way, he experiences close encounters with bears, observing brutal battles among males during mating season as well as tender moments between a grizzly mom and her cubs.

NOVA
Wed., May 11, 9:00 pm
"Secrets of Stonehenge" Encore
Dated to the late Stone Age, Stonehenge may be the best-known and most mysterious relic of prehistory. Every year, a million visitors are drawn to England to gaze upon the famous circle of stones, but the monument's meaning has continued to elude us. Now investigations inside and around Stonehenge have kicked off a dramatic new era of discovery and debate over who built Stonehenge and for what purpose. How did prehistoric people quarry, transport, sculpt and erect these giant stones? Granted exclusive access to the dig site at Bluestonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle monument recently discovered about a mile from Stonehenge, NOVA cameras join a new generation of researchers finding important clues to this enduring mystery.

Saving the Bay
Wed., May 11, 10:00 pm
"Part 4 of 4: Bay in the Balance" New
Narrated by Robert Redford, SAVING THE BAY is a documentary miniseries exploring the history of the San Francisco Bay.
In the final episode, the very survival of the Bay is threatened by the postwar boom. Viewers are introduced to the leaders of the Save The Bay campaign of the 1960s and the birth of the national mass environmental movement. As the Bay Area looks to the future, the issue becomes how best to balance the competing demands of a major urban center set amidst an environmentally significant landscape.

History

Secrets of the Dead
Wed., May 11, 8:00 pm
"Sinking Atlantis" Encore
Five thousand years ago, the Minoans, Europe's first great civilization, flourished on the island of Crete. They were the first Europeans to use writing, and their technologically advanced and rich artistic culture became the setting for famous Greek myths about Theseus, Icarus and the Minotaur. Yet in their heyday, the Minoans were wiped from the pages of history. The cause of their downfall has remained one of the foremost mysteries of the ancient world. "Sinking Atlantis" explores and discounts the usual theories about the disappearance of the Minoans, from a massive volcano that buried them in ash to Greek invaders who conquered and killed them. The film digs deeper into the soil and the history, following archeologist Sandy MacGillivray as he finds startling evidence of a massive tsunami that struck the island and destroyed all the major Minoan cities. Was this the origin of the myth of Altantis? Drawing from archaeological records, new revelations about Minoan language and religion and shocking new geological discoveries, MacGillivray connects fact with fiction and reveals the truth behind the reign and fall of the great Minoan civilization.