JULY 4 - 10, 2021 staradvertiser.com ‘JAW- SOME’ Learn about some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures as experts dive into the deep during SharkFest, a six-week event kicking off more than 100 hours of programming on Monday, July 5, across National Geographic TV and its partner platforms. Education in West O¶ahu: SPECIAL INTERVIEWS INCLUDE: A vision of growth Maenette K. P. Ah Nee-Benham, Chancellor, University Hawai¶i – West O¶ahu Join host Lyla Berg as she speaks with educators and community leaders about Pauline Sato, Executive & Program improving and expanding educational Director, Mālama Learning Center opportunities for the people of West O¶ahu. Senator Maile Shimabukuro, District 21 | olelo.org WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 6:30PM Carlos Peñaloza, Chancellor, CH. 53 SPECTRUM, 1053 HAWAIIAN TELCOM Leeward Community College 590259_IslandFocus_WestOahu_7-7_2in_runs7-4.indd 1 6/23/21 4:49 PM ON THE COVER | SHARKFEST Taking a bite out of summer SharkFest runs for six coast to coast, it will all unfold over the course stories and testimonials from witnesses of six weeks — the longest SharkFest ever. and survivors who share stories of real-life weeks Although many scientists and conserva- shark attacks. It also explores what may have tionists have dedicated their lives to raising caused such events and how they may be By Kyla Brewer awareness about sharks, there is so much to prevented in the future. TV Media learn about the ocean’s most often misun- While “When Sharks Attack” is one of the derstood creatures. Luckily, SharkFest (not anchors of SharkFest’s annual programming, s summer kicks into high gear and mil- to be confused with Discovery Channel’s an- this year’s event also features a number of lions flock to beaches, what better time nual Shark Week) provides a venue for those standalone premiere documentaries. Ato learn about the ocean’s most fasci- ready to dive in and learn more. In what has been billed a “marque special,” nating creatures? Celebrities, scientists and “Like every year, shark scientists and oce- one of Hollywood’s biggest stars is bringing shark attack survivors take a look at the capti- anic experts have pulled out all the stops viewers along as he learns about shark be- vating world of sharks in a programming event for this year’s SharkFest, revealing new dis- havior. “Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth,” that will last most of the summer. coveries, shocking revelations and bizarre also premiering Monday, July 5, on National Sharks swim across screens in more than shark behavior never seen before,” National Geographic, stars the actor best known 100 hours of programming during the highly Geographic Partners executive Janet for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Vissering said in a statement. “It’s going to anticipated ninth annual SharkFest from Universe. National Geographic, beginning Monday, July be jaw-some!” 5, and spanning National Geographic, Nat Geo National Geographic and its partners are WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+ and Disney bringing a variety of documentaries and XD. docuseries to the small screen this sum- Many programs will premiere on National mer, beginning with the season premiere of Geographic, to be followed by encore airings fan-favorite series “When Sharks on other platforms (and Disney+ later still). Attack,” airing Monday, July 5. With at least 21 hours of premiere content The series, which has been and another 60 hours of enhanced archive around since 2013, features A tiger shark swimming footage to please shark aficionados from underwater photography, news FREE Download the BREAKING NEWS FREE TRAFFIC FREE WEATHER No matter how you read it, we deliver. app for free. 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After years of uncertainty about the lady Michelle Obama are bringing the new tion and music, aiming the education towards film’s development, “Black Widow” premieres series “We the People” to Netflix on Sunday, younger audiences who may just be beginning in theaters and on Disney+ with premier ac- July 4. Formatted into 10 three-minute mini- to understand their rights as a citizen and cess on Friday, July 9. Taking place after the episodes, this educational musical series the power of the people. A truly collaborative events of “Captain America: Civil War” (2016) teaches lessons about the basics of American venture, each musical number tackles top- and before the events of “Avengers: Infinity rights and citizenship in a brand new way, ics from understanding taxes to voting rights War” (2018), this latest Marvel hit finds featuring musical numbers from stars includ- and citizenship. The series was created by the Natasha alone and forced to confront her past ing Janelle Monáe (Hidden Figures,” 2016), Obamas with Chris Nee (“Doc McStuffins”) when faced with a dangerous conspiracy. To “Slide” singer H.E.R., “American Idol” runner-up and Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”) and features bring down an evil force, Natasha must deal episodes directed by Benjy Brooke (“Teen with her past as a spy and mend the broken re- Titans Go! To the Movies,” 2018), Everett lationships she left in her wake. Florence Pugh Downing Jr. (“Hair Love,” 2019), Trisha Gum (“Little Women,” 2019) and Rachel Weisz (“The (“Robot Chicken”), Jorge R. 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