Culture

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

Vote for your favorite novel!   Our favorite books occupy a special place in our hearts. They help us to exercise our imagination, shift our perspective and open our minds.       This summer, PBS puts a spotlight on the power of reading with The Great American Read, hosted by Meredith Vieira. This eight-part […]

PBS HAWAII PRESENTS: Keola Beamer: Mālama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love)

PBS HAWAI‘I PRESENTS
Keola Beamer: Mālama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

  This program tells the story of Keola Beamer’s journey through song. The respected composer and slack key guitarist partners with an array of musicians, including Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, American jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer and Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm. These collaborations demonstrate how one can retain cultural identity while openly sharing with […]

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: Being Bruno Banani

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT
Being Bruno Banani

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

  Learn the story of Fuahea Semi, the first and only Tongan luger who qualified for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. In a marketing ploy to secure funding, Fuahea adopted his sponsor’s name as his own – Bruno Banani. Despite being laughed at by the luge establishment, Bruno soon changed their minds. […]

Ma Ka Malu Ali'i: The Legacy of Hawaii's Ali'i

PBS HAWAI‘I PRESENTS
Ma Ka Malu Ali‘i: The Legacy of Hawai‘i’s Ali‘i

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

  The 19th century was a time of devastating change for the Hawaiian people. This documentary looks at the visionary efforts of five members of the ali’i, Hawaiian royalty, to provide for the education of the children, healthcare and comfort for the elderly. The charitable institutions they created have endured and are thriving and vital […]

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: Poi E: The Story of Our Song

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT
Poi E: The Story of Our Song

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

  POI E: The song behind our PRIDE is a story which brings to the screen, the life of Dalvanius Prime – a man who brought disco to Australia; the warmth of the Ngoi Pewhairangi, a community elder whose passion for indigenous Māori language; and the lives of the Patea Māori club, a traditional Māori […]