This episode of Home is Here features three stories woven with culture and passion.

Groundbreaking local creatives who use their art to honor heritage, strengthen their connection to home and push the boundaries of their fields.

Season 3 of Reel Wāhine of Hawai‘i showcases the often untold stories of Hawai‘i women filmmakers, celebrating the powerful and important work of pioneering women who paved the way to help build the local industry as well as new rising stars who continue to create groundbreaking work.

The late Aunty Genoa Keawe, beloved for her aloha spirit and her legendary falsetto singing…

Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents.

Slack key guitarist and singer-songwriter Kawika Kahiapo shares music inspired by his lifelong home, Windward Oʻahu.

The 1978 ConCon, as it was called, was the last time Hawaiʻi held a Constitutional Convention.

The film tells the story of Ah Quon McElrath who became one of the islands’ most influential leaders, giving voice to Hawaiʻi’s working class.

From the upbeat “Island Style” to the haunting “Missing You” to the country twang of “Time to Build a Bridge,” versatility is one of Cruz’s strongpoints and he showcases that range in this Nā Mele.

In this encore presentation of Home is Here, we take a look at Hawaiian fashion both past and present. We talk to women who are making a mark here and abroad preserving, promoting and pushing homegrown Hawai‘i fashion forward.