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Pacific Heartbeat is a national public television series of critically acclaimed documentaries that provides an authentic glimpse into the Pacific Islander experience. Creative and beautifully told stories about arts, culture and intimate human stories, the series features a diverse array of programs intended to draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture.

Kimi Werner, Native Hawaiian free diver and spearfisher, shares her first birth journey.
Indigenous women around the Pacific seek support in their birth choices.
Ioana Turia, competitive paddler and free diver, shares her birth journey in Rarotonga.
Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts. Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Indigenous women around the Pacific seek support in their birth choices.
Native Hawaiian mother-daughter activists stand to protect their sacred Mauna Kea.
New theater production by Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne reclaims and celebrates māhū people.
A Hawaiian finch sues the State of Hawai‘i to prevent its imminent extinction.
As the climate crisis threatens Tahiti, three women begin a journey to protect their home.
Three short films that encourage us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.
: Two Hawai‘i Island cowgirls dedicate their lives to caring for their family ranches.
A story of resilience, family, and all the things it takes to make a dream become reality.
Polynesian surfer girl, Vahine, has her sights set on Olympic gold.
New Zealand treasures Isey and her son James invite viewers into their lives.
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Rava Ray, Tahitian photographer and artist, sought an ocean birth for her first child.
Thousands of Native Hawaiians and protectors of Mauna Kea gather in protest.
What does it mean to be māhū? Kumu Patrick Makuakāne shares why it's the name of his show.
Kumu Patrick Makuakāne designed his show to be inclusive in dance, song, and costume.
Two sisters, Kapulei Flores and Hāwane Rios, share a responsibility to protect Mauna Kea.
A Hawaiian finch sues the State of Hawai‘i to prevent its imminent extinction.
New theater production by Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne reclaims and celebrates māhū people.
Native Hawaiian mother-daughter activists stand to protect their sacred Mauna Kea.
Pacific Heartbeat draws viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Islander experiences
As the climate crisis threatens Tahiti, three women begin a journey to protect their home.