PBS Hawai'i has packaged six of Qwavesʻ short films into a collection that documents and honors gender and sexual diversity across the uniquely multicultural landscape of the Pacific. The films premiered online on June 8, and continue to stream for free on the PBS Hawaiʻi website. Explore, watch, and share HERE. "Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-shortlisted … Continue reading Lei Pua ʻAla – Queer Films from the Pacific

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, PBS Hawaiʻi is showing the award-winning documentary TO BE TAKEI. Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei boldly journeyed from a WWII internment camp, to the helm of the starship Enterprise, to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join … Continue reading To Be Takei

Sasha Colby, 2023 Honolulu Pride Parade Grand Marshal and Festival headliner, was born and raised in Waimānalo. Her drag and gender journey is a story of truth, authenticity, perseverance and strength, and the Season 15 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race is just getting started. Donʻt miss this special edition of What School You Went? on … Continue reading What School You Went? Sasha Colby

Professional surfer Keala Kennelly wears many hats these days, including actor, professional DJ and Big Wave World Champion. But, there’s one hat that she secretly wore for years while surfing on the world tour, an identity that she hid from her peers and sponsors. In 2005, just two years after finishing runner-up in the World … Continue reading Keala Kennelly | PBS Hawaiʻi | What School You Went?

In 2022, Hawai'i state lawmakers will begin a third legislative session under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Priorities, transparency and accountability will be part of the discussion. Learn more by watching Insights On PBS Hawaiʻi on Thursday, January 13 at 7:30pm. You can join this conversation on the 2022 Legislative Preview by phoning in … Continue reading What’s In Store During the 2022 Legislative Session?

In recognition of Honolulu Pride Month, a special two-day event of POV’s Pier Kids virtual screening on Monday, October 18, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Kapaemahu screening and an LGBTQ+ communities talk story on Tuesday, October 19, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Join PBS Hawaii for a special screening of POV’s Pier Kids, a film that shines a … Continue reading October 18 + 19: POV’s Pier Kids and Kapaemahu Virtual Screenings + Talk Story

Hawaiʻi’s growing transgender community is thriving, but continues to struggle with bias, discrimination and a lack of acceptance. Advocates say the best way to understand what being transgender is like is to talk with people in that community and to listen to their stories. Join the conversation. You can phone in a question during the … Continue reading Insights on PBS Hawaii: Hawaiʻi’s Transgender Community

Hawai‘i’s visitor count has come roaring back much quicker than experts predicted from the nearly empty days during the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resurgence of visitors has raised concerns from the community to limit the number of tourists. Join PBS Hawaii for KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi's Town Hall for a discussion about the possible … Continue reading How Much Tourism Is Too Much, and Who Decides?

This four-part series on PBS Hawaiʻi explores the topic of mental illness from past to present and reveals attempts to unravel its mysteries. This series premieres on June 22nd at 9PM with the first two episodes, the last two episodes air on June 23rd at 9PM. Watch a preview | Check your local PBS Hawaiʻi schedule

Pacific Heartbeat is a national public television series of critically acclaimed documentaries that provides an authentic glimpse into the Pacific Islander experience. Creative and beautifully told stories about arts, culture and intimate human stories, the series features a diverse array of programs intended to draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture. … Continue reading Pacific Heartbeat