Pacific Heartbeat.

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Leitis in Waiting

Activist Joey Mataele, co-founder of the Tonga Leitis Assoc., organizes a beauty pageant, mentors a young leiti rejected by her family, and works with fundamentalist Christians regarding Tonga's anti-sodomy and cross-dressing laws. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 5/1 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Healer Stones

Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. (60 minutes)

Wed, 5/1 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

For My Father's Kingdom

A look at how contemporary secular families deal with devout Christian tithing and unique insight into traditional Tongan culture. (60 minutes)

Wed, 5/1 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ola Hou -- Journey to New York Fashion Week

Native Hawaiian fashion designer Sharayah Chun-Lai does what it takes to bring Ola Hou Designs to the New York runway. (60 minutes)