Aloha mai kakou from Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO... 
We have many connections in Hawaii to Okinawa, including proud,
accomplished descendants of Okinawan immigrants who moved here to work
on plantations. On the next
FAMILY INGREDIENTS
(Wed., June 29, 7:30 pm), host Ed Kenney travels to Okinawa with Hisae
Uki, the daughter of Sun Noodle founder Hidehito Uki. They trace the
origin of Soki Soba – not to be confused with Japanese soba –
and how its blend of noodles, soup and pork spare ribs embody the
spirit of the Okinawan people, and the islands’ complex history.
Authorities tell us that an average of 150 people die each year in
Hawaii from the abuse of prescription painkillers. Are doctors
prescribing too many pills to manage pain? On the next
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII
(Thurs., June 30, 8:00 pm), we’ll examine Prescription Painkillers:
Use and Abuse.
The following sounds like the plot of a movie thriller – but it’s a
true story. On POV (Mon., June 27, 10:00 pm), an optician
identifies and confronts the men who killed his brother in the
1965 Indonesian genocide. The acclaimed documentary, The Look
of Silence, follows the optician as he visits his suspects –
under the pretense of eye exams.
We can all relate to an upcoming three-part series which takes us
behind the scenes of…us. 9 MONTHS THAT MADE YOU (Wed., June
29, 10:00 pm) tracks human development, from the moment of
conception to the moment of birth. The First 8 Weeks
charts the metamorphosis of a fertilized human egg, to the
lizard-like, mouse-like and monkey-like forms you once took on,
until around 12 weeks, when you became unmistakably human.
Here are more highlights of the summer week ahead on PBS Hawaii: 
DANCING ON THE EDGE (Sun., June 26, 7:00 pm) is a new
drama series starring Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor about a fictional
black jazz band in London in the 1930s. The band achieves great
success – until tragedy strikes. On Part 1 of 8, the Louis
Lester Band goes from performing in a downbeat jazz cellar, to the
Imperial Hotel and a party attended by a prince and a wealthy American.
FRONTLINE Policing the Police (Tues., June 28, 10:00 pm)
steps inside the Newark Police Department – one of many troubled
forces ordered to reform. Writer and historian Jelani Cobb examines
allegations of police abuses and the challenge of fixing a broken
relationship with the community.
A three-part series explores the wonder and science of one of
nature’s greatest innovations – the power of flight.
SUPERNATURE – WILD FLYERS (Wed., June 29, 8:00 pm) uses
cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics
to help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they
work. Defying Gravity introduces the basic principles of
flight, and shows how animals become airborne in the first place.
A popular baking competition is back for another season!
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW (Fri., July 1, 9:00 pm)
follows 12 amateur bakers as they vie to be named Britain’s best.
Their first challenge: Cake. The competition begins with
Madeira cake as the Signature challenge. For the Technical, they
must duplicate Mary Berry’s frosted walnut cake. Finally, they
tackle black forest gateau for the Showstopper.
Michelin Three-Star Chef Alvin Leung (pictured) hosts
SUPPER CLUB (Sat., July 2, 7:00 pm), a new series that
explores the importance of ingredients, craft and personal vision
across the evolving restaurant industry. On San Francisco, Part One,
Leung cooks and shares food philosophies with Chefs Michael Mina
and Ken Tominaga.
Love to travel? Expert Peter Greenberg presents must-have
information and insider secrets on TRAVEL DETECTIVE
(Sat., July 2, 7:30 pm). Training Passengers Like Crew Members
is the concept behind a unique airline safety program that Greenberg
visits in London. Plus, The Wall Street Journal Travel Editor
Scott McCartney deconstructs the biggest profit center of the airlines,
and what you really need to know.
Detective Philip Mould, journalist Fiona Bruce and their team return
for another season of FAKE OR FORTUNE? (Sat., July 2, 8:00 pm).
Investigate a new batch of potential fine art forgeries, including
three small pictures by L.S. Lowry, considered the most
faked British artist. His deceptively simple style of painting makes
him a soft target for forgers. As a result, the art market has become
very wary of newly discovered Lowry works.
For more program listings by genre, click here. Mahalo for supporting this locally owned, nonprofit multimedia organization, advancing learning and discovery through storytelling that touches and even changes lives. We’re Hawaii’s sole member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Click here to visit our Support page now! A hui hou kakou — until next time, Leslie Leslie Wilcox President and CEO PBS Hawaii 315 Sand Island Access Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Like us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/PBSHawaii Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PBSHawaii Visit us online at PBSHawaii.org If you’d like to opt out of this weekly email, just hit "reply" and let us know. |