Pacific Heartbeat

Running the gamut from enlightening documentaries to musical showcases, the anthology series PACIFIC HEARTBEAT draws viewers into the heart, mind and soul of Pacific Island culture. Episodes: "Na Mele: Jerry Santos", "Splinters", "Road to the Globe" and "Na Loea: The Masters."

Wed, May 1 2:00 P.M. The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu     NH World (11.3)

On Honolulu's famous Waikiki Beach stand four large stones that represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity that is all but unknown to the millions of locals and tourists passing by.

Wed, May 1 3:00 P.M. For My Father's Kingdom     NH World (11.3)

FOR MY FATHER'S KINGDOM follows Tongan pensioner Saia Mafile'o and his family as they are stretched to breaking point by the commitment and passion to God that has driven Saia's life.

Wed, May 1 4:00 P.M. Ola Hou - Journey to New York Fashion Week     NH World (11.3)

A film by: Justyn Ah Chong. When Native Hawaiian fashion designer Sharayah Chun-Lai receives an out-of-the blue invitation from the world-renowned Runway 7 to showcase her brand, Ola Hou Designs, at the prestigious New York Fashion Week, she and her supportive family are tossed into a fast-paced world of planning, preparation, and runway readiness to bring the spirit of the Big Island to the magic of the Big Apple.

Fri, May 17 8:00 P.M. Tokyo Hula     NH World (11.3)

Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i.

Fri, May 17 9:00 P.M. American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i     NH World (11.3)

AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAI'I tells the stories of three kumu hula (master instructors) who direct hula schools based in California.

Sat, May 18 1:00 A.M. Tokyo Hula     NH World (11.3)

Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i.

Sat, May 18 2:00 A.M. American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i     NH World (11.3)

AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAI'I tells the stories of three kumu hula (master instructors) who direct hula schools based in California.

Sat, May 18 9:00 A.M. Tokyo Hula     NH World (11.3)

Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i.

Sat, May 18 10:00 A.M. American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i     NH World (11.3)

AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAI'I tells the stories of three kumu hula (master instructors) who direct hula schools based in California.

Sat, May 18 3:00 P.M. Tokyo Hula     NH World (11.3)

Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i.

Sat, May 18 4:00 P.M. American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i     NH World (11.3)

AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAI'I tells the stories of three kumu hula (master instructors) who direct hula schools based in California.

Sun, May 19 11:00 P.M. Stan     NH World (11.3)

This breathtakingly honest and brave documentary follows 26-year-old musician Stan Walker as he fights a rare cancer caused by a genetic mutation that has killed 25 members of his family.

Mon, May 20 3:00 A.M. Stan     NH World (11.3)

This breathtakingly honest and brave documentary follows 26-year-old musician Stan Walker as he fights a rare cancer caused by a genetic mutation that has killed 25 members of his family.

Mon, May 20 11:00 A.M. Stan     NH World (11.3)

This breathtakingly honest and brave documentary follows 26-year-old musician Stan Walker as he fights a rare cancer caused by a genetic mutation that has killed 25 members of his family.


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