LGBTQ+ Pride Month Programming on WETA World

Monday, June 2 at 9:30 p.m.

To embrace Pride, you often need to define yourself in your own way. Srilatha Rajamani's world turned upside down when she discovered the hidden 'A' in LGBTQI+; queer stage and film director Kevin Newbury receives a time capsule gift from their late loving grandfather; and Jamie Mulligan takes us on a 20-year journey of transition and self-love. Three storytellers, three interpretations of Proud to Be, hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m.

Justly Wed investigates the struggle for marriage equality, by looking back at the momentous 2004 decision by San Francisco to begin to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Told through the intimate recollections of four couples at the time, it gives a rarely seen glimpse into the impact and legacy of this watershed moment in American history.

Tuesday, June 10 at 4 p.m.

Join Ann Curry as those whose lives were changed by the early days of the gay rights movement reunite. Tom wants to find the childhood friend who urged him to come out, while Paul seeks a fellow student who inspired him to stand up for his beliefs.

Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m.

Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who blazed a trail through the art scene of '80s New York and revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art. The film features previously unheard interviews with Haring.

Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m.

While traveling through the Amazon, Uyra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime. Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uyra boldly confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasizing the interdependence of humans and the environment.

Wednesday, June 11 at 8 p.m.

In 1986, to awaken America to the AIDS crisis and to honor the friends he lost, actor/playwright Brent Nicholson Earle runs the perimeter of the United States. In The American Run for the End of AIDS, Brent runs a marathon a day for 20 months, with his mother and a Winnebago driving behind him. In 2020, he stars in a play about his life. Though the run finishes, Brent’s fight never stops.

Wednesday, June 11 at 9:30 p.m.

A Catholic Sister working for the Toledo, Ohio diocese reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980's and early 1990's. Sister Eileen Schieber resigned her position as the Bishop's vicar to partner with community organizers dedicated to providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS.

Thursday, June 12 at 3:30 p.m.

Two stories of self-acceptance and finding joy. "Another Hayride" - As the AIDS epidemic took hold in the early 1980s, self-help guru Louise Hay created a space for healing called the Hayride. Drawing hundreds of gay men confronting a deadly pandemic, Louise promised that self-love would help them overcome AIDS. "To the Future, With Love" - Meet 19-year-old Hunter "Pixel" Jimenez, a nonbinary trans boy caught between the expectations of his Guatemalan immigrant family and his dreams of living happily ever after.

Thursday, June 12 at 4 p.m.

Follow queer actor Dyllon Burnside on a journey across the South to meet diverse members of the LGBTQ community. From a lesbian rodeo champ in Texas to an African American mayor ally in Alabama, he discovers how LGBTQ Americans are finding ways to live authentically and with Pride in the modern South.

Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

Trevor Southey dreamed of becoming a modern-day Michelangelo of Mormon art. In the mid-1960s he found a gang of like-minded artists at BYU and they formed an art colony to pursue their dreams. It all came crashing down when Trevor’s homosexuality was exposed. Thirty years later, Trevor finds himself in the strange position of being invited to rejoin the church that once rejected him.

Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m.

In the 1950s and 60s, when failure to wear gender-appropriate clothing was illegal across most of the country, a community of cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the Catskills region of New York. Named after its matriarch, Casa Susanna provided community and validation for its guests.

Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

An in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.  Using rarely seen archival footage and interviews with close friends and colleagues, the film allows Baldwin to tell his own story: exploring what it means to Black, impoverished and gay in America. 

Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m.

On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. In response, the streets erupted into violent protests that lasted for six days, marking a significant turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement. 

Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m.

Explore the origin of a global music phenomenon born among gay and black communities coming together in apartments and basement bars in 1970s New York, where dancefloors became a platform in their battle for visibility and inclusion.

Saturday, June 14 at 11 p.m.

Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU) was founded in 1981, only a few years before HIV/AIDS began to ravage LGBTQ communities. The film chronicles events at a pivotal time in the history of LGBTQ equality, women’s rights, and civil rights movements that shaped the destinies of GLLU’s communities. 

Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m.

Experience the pinnacle of disco culture during the 1970s, set against the backdrop of black power and sexual liberation. As disco conquers the mainstream, Black women and gay men rise as superstars and icons.

Saturday, June 21 at 9 p.m.

Disco seemed untouchable by the end of the 1970s, but an incited violent backlash led to its demise. Dive into disco's underground return, where it laid the foundations for all future electronic dance music.

Sunday, June 22 at 11 p.m.

Growing up, Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe learned to be a fighter but never imagined having a chance to make history as the first openly elected transgender official in Texas. Unfolding amidst an onslaught of legal attacks against the trans community, 'A Run for More' immerses viewers in Frankie's journey as she finds her voice, questions her relationship with the community, and tries to win an election.

Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m. 

Mama Gloria is a feature documentary about Gloria Allen, a 75-year-old Black trailblazing transgender activist who started a charm school for homeless trans youth and is now aging with joy and grace. It is the story of a mother's love - the love that Gloria's mother had for her and the love that Gloria has for her chosen children. And it is driven by the love that director Luchina Fisher has for her teenage transgender daughter, Gia.

Friday, June 23 at 9 p.m.

Jardines is an intimate portrait of the experiences and trajectories unique to displaced queer folks as they flee violence and persecution in their home countries. The film introduces us to people from all over the world as they contemplate the uncertainty of a future in the United States at a time when asylum legislation and LGBTQ+ rights are under legal duress.

Sunday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

Two conversations on identity and connection. "Integrate.Me" - This short follows Tristan, a young adult who grew up queer, trans, and traumatized. They took a chance on an experimental therapy, finding their authentic place. "Elaine is Almost" - Explore the unconditional love between siblings as one sister interviews another on the eves of her 14th and 15th birthdays.

Sunday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Follow two Christian mothers whose profound love for their LGBTQ+ children has turned them into advocates for the queer community.  

Monday, June 26 at 8:30 p.m.

Women and LGBTQ+ journalists launch startup The 19th* to buck a broken news media system. 

Wednesday, June 28 at 11 p.m.

Danny Sotomayor was a man on a mission to address injustice. The fiery, openly gay AIDS activist, political cartoonist, and organizer took to the streets of Chicago, using civil disobedience to wage war on city officials who marginalized the LGBTQ+ community and turned a blind eye to the AIDS crisis - all while fighting a losing battle with the disease himself.

Wednesday, June 29 at 11 p.m.

More than 100 bars, bookstores, art and community spaces where LGBTQ+ women gather have closed in the past decade. Join us as we travel the country to find out why these spaces matter and how some are managing to survive despite the odds.