November 16th, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, entertainer, interview
Hawaii’s legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Borges hears the story in every song and his own story is nothing short of breathtaking. The PBS Hawaii board member is back on the scene and on screen. Leslie Wilcox sits down with Jimmy in a special two-part episode of LONG STORY SHORT.
In “The First Verse,” Jimmy takes us along on his journey from Kalihi to the Bay Area, from student athlete to world-class jazz singer.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
October 21st, 2011 — Artist, Broadway, Education, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, Teacher, conversation, entertainer, interview
Leslie Wilcox sits down with Terence Knapp, “Hawaii’s Adopted World Class Actor.” Terence is perhaps best known for his title role in Damien, the Aldyth Morris play and PBS Hawaii special about the Kalaupapa priest.
Terence reflects on key roles he has portrayed, his childhood during World War II and his global travels. Now professor emeritus with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he continues to mentor up-and-coming Honolulu thespians.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
October 12th, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Nanci Kreidman, CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center. A New Yorker who moved to Hawaii over 30 years ago, Kreidman opens up about the people she advocates for and how they’ve affected her along the way.
Long Story Short - Nanci Kreidman - Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence [ 26:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
September 22nd, 2011 — Education, Hawaii, Hawaiian Studies, In-Depth Interview, conversation, farming, interview
Leslie Wilcox sits down with Chipper and Hau’oli Wichman, a longtime husband-and-wife team who head the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai. Chipper, chief executive officer of NTBG, grew up on Oahu in a privileged family but attended Roosevelt High School. His wife and executive assistant Hau’oli had modest beginnings in Nanakuli before her family moved to Kahului. The two reveal how the Hawaiian language and Hau’oli’s tutu led to the couple’s romance and discuss their “bigger kuleana” of land stewardship.
Long Story Short - Chipper and Hau'oli Wichman - Heading the National Tropical Botanical Garden [ 27:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
September 19th, 2011 — Artist, Fashion Design, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Nake’u Awai, a Kalihi-based clothing designer renowned for his timeless and unique island wear. Nake’u initially pursued an entertainment career that led him to Broadway and Hollywood. Eventually he returned home, where he found his calling in fashion design. For three decades, Nake’u’s creative Hawaiian prints and equally stunning fashion shows have wowed clientele throughout the islands.
Long Story Short - Nake'u Awai - Designing Timeless and Unique Island Wear [ 26:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
August 24th, 2011 — Artist, Fashion Design, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, entrepreneur, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Sig Zane, a Hilo fashion designer who’s been in the business for over 25 years. Sig originally considered careers in architecture, law and real estate before discovering Hawaiian culture and fashion design in the 1970s, when he moved to the Big Island. Sig is one of the first designers to incorporate native Hawaiian plant imagery into his clothing designs, a reflection of his strong affinity for and commitment to Hawaiian culture.
Long Story Short - Sig Zane - Innovative Hilo-Based Fashion Designer [ 26:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
August 17th, 2011 — Author, Hawaii, Hawaiian Studies, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox sits down with Chris McKinney, a Kahaluu-raised author who is best known for his novel, The Tattoo. As a teenager with a strict upbringing, Chris was initially content with honoring his mother’s wishes in pursuing a stable, lucrative law career. Instead, Chris discovered writing and now enjoys a successful career – The Tattoo is on student reading lists across the US. In this episode, he also opens up about the internal conflicts he experiences as he raises a daughter of his own.
Long Story Short - Chris McKinney - Acclaimed Hawaii Author [ 27:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
July 27th, 2011 — Artist, Hawaii, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian music, History, In-Depth Interview, business, conversation, entertainer, entrepreneur, interview
Making films that allow Hawaiian history to speak is an enterprise that enriches viewers without making Eddie and Myrna Kamae rich. On Long Story Short, Myrna tells how, way back when, they’d saved $20,000 for a home down-payment. Eddie asked his business-savvy spouse if they could use the money to support the next film project. She agreed without question. To this day, they don’t own their home, but still rent the same three-room Waikiki apartment.
Long Story Short - Eddie and Myrna Kamae - Allowing Hawaiian History to Speak [ 26:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
July 21st, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, business, conversation, entrepreneur, interview
This week on Long Story Short, Leslie Wilcox talks story with Sean Priester, executive chef and owner of Soul Café in Kaimuki. From his childhood in a military family, Sean learned to respect the communities where life and duty led them. With this mindset, paired with his culinary talent, Sean launched Soul Café, where he demonstrates how food can nurture community and supports others in overcoming personal adversity.
Among his volunteer work is a partnership with Next Step Shelter, where he prepares food for the homeless. Sean also opens up about his past internal struggles, which manifested as drug and alcohol addiction, beginning in his college years at North Carolina State. Fifteen years later, Sean talks about overcoming his vices and fears, and helping others do the same through the power of food.
Long Story Short - Sean Priester - Creating Great Food while Making a Difference in the Community [ 27:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
July 14th, 2011 — Author, Hawaii, History, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Juliet Lee, a Hilo-born poet and novelist who is perhaps better known by her pen name, Juliet S. Kono. Juliet takes Leslie back in time through vivid memories of modest living, teenage rebellion and family hardships. When Juliet was barely three years old, she and her family were swept up in the 1946 Hilo tsunami – a turning point for Juliet’s family and inspiration for her future work. Juliet has garnered several honors for her writing, including the Elliot Cades Award for Literature, the American Japanese National Literary Award and the Hawaii Award for Literature. Her latest novel, Anshu: Dark Sorrow, is set in Hawaii and Japan.
Long Story Short - Juliet Lee - Hawaii Author and Poet [ 27:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
