PBS Hawaiʻi Presents features independent documentaries, dramas, music showcases and special event programs about Hawaiʻi, by Hawaiʻi producers.

Air Date: Thu, May 21, 2026 8:30 PM

Based on the memoir of Olivia Robello Breitha, this play chronicles Breitha’s experiences from the day she was diagnosed with leprosy to the day she was shipped to Molokaʻi.

Air Date: Thu, May 21, 2026 8:30 PM

A true story about a Kauaʻi woman pulled from her home after a leprosy diagnosis in the 1930s.

Air Date: Thu, May 14, 2026 9:00 PM

Set in 1936 as the body of Father Damien (played by Terrence Knapp) is exhumed, this Peabody Award-winning film is a monologue delivered by Damien as a spirit.

Air Date: Thu, May 7, 2026 8:30 PM

Price of Paradise follows the deeply moving journey of Lindamae Lawelawe Maldonado, a Native Hawaiian woman living in Las Vegas who, at the age of 55, begins to uncover the truth about her past.

Air Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 9:00 PM

This documentary sheds light on the multi-agency effort to not only protect more native bird species from extinction and the work to preserve the balance of Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems.

Air Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Big Island native Kolby Akamu Moser sits down with five Native Hawaiian kūpuna to document their mea hana (craft) and kuleana (responsibility) as was passed down to them to preserve their ʻike (knowledge) for future generations.

Air Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2026 8:30 PM

Ka Hana Kapa documents the history of kapa in Hawai‘i…

Air Date: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 8:30 PM

While surfing has long been revered as an important part of Hawaiian culture, a new documentary aims to show the impact surfing has had on Black culture.

Air Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2026 7:30 PM

The film KAPU: Sacred Hawaiian Burials sheds light on the ongoing battle by Native Hawaiians to protect burial sites…

Air Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2026 7:00 PM

Diane Paloma’s story is one of resilience and strength, rooted in Hawaiʻi and guided by hula.

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