In this clip from PBS Hawaiʻi Presents: “Dear Thalia” (2014), the Martin family are told to step outside their tent during a “sweep” of a homeless encampment in Kakaʻako. “There’s too many homeless, too little shelters. You know you guys stealing homes, yeah? And they think this going to reduce homelessness and reduce crime? I don’t think so.” – Tabatha Martin — “Dear Thalia” is a documentary that provides a rare, close-up view of a homeless family navigating the streets of Kakaʻako. The film fo

PBS Hawaiʻi Presents: “Dear Thalia” (2014) is a documentary that provides a rare, close-up view of a homeless family navigating the streets of Kakaʻako. The film follows Tracy and Tabatha Martin who are raising their 3-year-old daughter Thalia. — “Dear Thalia” airs on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 8:30 p.m. For a limited time, it will be available to watch on our YouTube page. Streaming ends on Oct. 19, 2023. #pbs #pbshawaii #hawaii #hawaiitiktok #homeless #homelessness #dearthalia #kakaako #honolulu