Season 13 Extended Trailer
Preview: Season 13 | 2m 20s
Pacific Heartbeat draws viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Islander experiences
Pacific Heartbeat is an anthology series that provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific—its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. Showcasing films from Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Australia, and their diasporic communities, the series draws viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Islander experiences.
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Season 13 Extended Trailer
Preview: Season 13 | 2m 20s
Pacific Heartbeat is an anthology series that provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific—its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. Showcasing films from Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Australia, and their diasporic communities, the series draws viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Islander experiences.
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