As part of its observation of Hawai‘i’s 50th anniversary of statehood, PBS Hawai‘i will broadcast two documentaries, each providing its own historical viewpoint on the people, issues and events that surrounded the path to statehood. “John A. Burns: The Man
As part of its observation of Hawai‘i’s 50th anniversary of statehood, PBS Hawai‘i will broadcast two documentaries, each providing its own historical viewpoint on the people, issues and events that surrounded the path to statehood.
“John A. Burns: The Man and His Times” will be broadcast uninterrupted at 8:30 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. Thursday. It will begin with a live interview with retired Chief Judge of Hawai‘i’s Intermediate Court of Appeals and son of the late governor, the Honorable James S. Burns.
John A. Burns had a pivotal role in bringing statehood to Hawai‘i in 1959. This documentary, produced by Emme Tomimbang Multi-Media Enterprises, looks back at what shaped the man and how, in turn, he helped create many social and political legacies that continue today.
Remembrances from Gov. George Ariyoshi, Gov. Benjamin Cayetano, former Bishop Estate Trustee Matsy Takabuki, former Chief Justice William Richardson, the late Lieutenant Governor Thomas Gill and Senator Daniel Inouye round out the show.
“Insights on PBS Hawai‘i Presents State of Aloha” is a two-hour broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; 10:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 3 p.m. Aug. 30. The show includes a live panel discussion hosted by Dan Boylan. Viewers will be invited to participate by calling in with their questions and comments.
The special begins with a one hour documentary produced by the University of Hawai‘i’s Academy of Creative Media (ACM). Intended for educational distribution and funded by a federal research grant, ACM students began working on the project in 2004. Through personal narratives, the students were able to explore many different viewpoints and deliver a balanced, insightful presentation of the issues that surrounded statehood over fifty years ago and remain relevant today.
PBS Hawai‘i, a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is a community-supported, noncommercial public television station broadcasting throughout the state of Hawai‘i. Its mission is to inspire, inform and entertain by providing high-quality programming and valuable services for a diverse island community. Major support of the station comes from the people and businesses of Hawai‘i.
