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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.

Dive into Pacific Islander culture with Pacific Heartbeat: Family Playlist.
Three short films that encourage us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.
Polynesian surfer girl, Vahine, has her sights set on Olympic gold.
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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.
Discover the Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity that is all but unknown.
Teenagers discover that activism, authority and awareness make for a steep learning curve.
A chronicle of journeys - migration, spirituality, voyaging, healing and coming home.
Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan
This breathtakingly honest and brave documentary follows 26-year-old musician Stan Walker
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The promo for the tenth season of documentary series Pacific Heartbeat.
The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati is one of the most remote places on the planet.
Stories about transgender people in the Pacific Islands
Power Meri follows Papua New Guinea's first national women's rugby league team
Challenging the American hero image in a portrait of 9/11 first-responder Isaac Ho’opi’i.
Slack key musician Cyril Pahinui jams with some of the most talented musicians in Hawai‘i.
The people of Rapanui attempt to claim back what is theirs: land and a lava-rock image.
The inmates at Australia's Berrimah Prison share their feelings and faults through song.
Tonga’s evolving approach to gender fluidity through the story of leiti Joey Mataele.
The promo for the eighth season of documentary series Pacific Heartbeat.