Demystifying Ruth
The Advertiser has a small
piece
on the new PBS special on Princess Ruth
Ke'elikolani:While Princess Ruth
Ke'elikolani was a staunch defender of Hawaiian language and culture, she has
been something of a mystery to students of Hawaiian history.
That could change this month with
the premiere of PBS' "Biography
Hawaii: Ruth Ke'elikolani," a compelling biographic documentary that
fills in many historical blanks in the life of the nonconformist 19th-century
chief, who refused to speak English, practice Christianity or leave the Hawaiian
Islands.English- and
Hawaiian-language versions of the half-hour documentary will air on PBS on June
9 and 12 (starting at 8 each night). If you can't wait, a free public
pre-screening of both versions will be held at 7:30 tonight at the University of
Hawai'i- Manoa Art Auditorium.
Posted: Thu - June 3, 2004 at 08:18 AM