WETA proudly celebrates Pride Month with a special lineup that highlights the rich culture and history the LGBTQIA+ community.
Throughout the broadcast year, the station is committed to presenting programs reflecting the diversity of our community.
Program Guide
Download a PDF of our LGBTQ+ Pride Month programming guide or explore specific channel offerings below.
All programs listed below will be airing on WETA PBS and WETA Metro. Check the schedule for additional information.
In Search of Walt Whitman
Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. Interweaving narration and dramatic readings with captivating period music, insights from scholars, and photography filmed in key locations, this documentary brings to life Whitman’s unique character and poems.
Desire: The Carl Craig Story
Thursday, June 11 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA Metro
Explore an intimate portrait of techno producer, DJ and record label creator Carl Craig. With Detroit's decline and recovery as a backdrop, the documentary follows the career of the musical pioneer, whose genre-defying techno music has been performed in the premier classical auditoriums around the world.
American Masters: Janis Ian – Breaking the Silence
Friday, June 12 at 9 p.m. on WETA Metro
Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. She broke ground with “Society’s Child” (1966), a bold take on interracial love, and “At Seventeen” (1975), a searing anthem about bullying.
American Masters: Little Richard – The King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll
Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.
Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the Washington Blade
Monday, June 15 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro and 9 p.m. on WETA PBS
Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the Washington Blade tells the story of two DC icons—legendary journalist Lou Chibbaro, Jr. and beloved drag performer Donnell Robinson, aka Ella Fitzgerald. Through Lou’s nearly five-decade career at the Blade and Ella’s return to the stage after three years away because of Covid, the documentary explores the history of DC’s gay community.
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Thursday, June 18 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Revelling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age.
American Experience: The War on Disco
Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of Disco music. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot led by rock fans broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.
The Gershwin Prize: Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Sunday, June 21 at 3 p.m. on WETA PBS
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years.
The Changing Face of Elton John
Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m. on WETA PBS
Elton John, once Reginald Dwight, has transformed from a shy piano player to a dazzling showman. His journey includes periods of being straight, bisexual, and gay, along with battles with addiction and a new role as a father in 2010. From extravagant outfits to sophisticated suits, Elton remains a global icon.
Independent Lens: Assembly
Monday, June 22 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS
Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase "Assembly," a groundbreaking exhibit at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. By blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, the project centers the global evolution of vogue while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.
American Experience: Casa Susanna
Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
In the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a house in the Catskills region of New York. Known as Casa Susanna, the house provided a safe place to express their true selves.
The Inn at Little Washington
Monday, June 29 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro and 9 p.m. on WETA PBS
The Inn at Little Washington explores the world of Chef Patrick O’Connell and his magnificent obsession: The Inn at Little Washington. Considered one of the greatest dining experiences in America, we follow this “chef’s chef” as he chases the dream of a 3rd Michelin star.
