June marks a special moment in time for many. For the Black community, Juneteenth calls for festivities to honor justice and independence. For LGBTQIA+ persons and their allies, PRIDE is a celebration of living as your truest self. And for cancer survivors and their families, National Cancer Survivor Month calls for moments of reflection and enduring hope in the face of diagnosis and treatment. This month, reflect on these long sought-for, momentous milestones and more with new and streaming films on WORLD.
From Here
“Where are you really from?” Inspired by a young generation’s creative response to this loaded question, FROM HERE follows artists and activists from immigrant families coming of age in an era of rising xenophobia and political turmoil. Set in New York and Berlin, the film shows them create families, fight for citizenship, make art and forge identities, while redefining what it means to belong.
Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters
Filmmakers Rosalynde LeBlanc and Tom Hurwitz trace the history and legacy of choreographer-dancer-director Bill T. Jones’ ballet, “D-Man in the Waters.” Emerging in the age of AIDS, the 1989 ballet gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation that Jones and colleagues experienced as AIDS took the life of their beloved co-founder Arnie Zane and other troupe members.
Established by Congress, the 14th Amendment promised citizenship in exchange for enlistment, prompting many African American men. They were denied due to Jim Crow laws but still served. The film examines the profound and often-contradictory roles played by Buffalo Soldiers in U.S. history, and how they fought on two sets of front lines: military conflicts abroad and civil rights struggles at home.
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
This June, watch films celebrating Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ persons and their allies, fatherhood, cancer survival and more on WORLD.
Our Juneteenth special, Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, premieres this month! Watch the story of the often-contradictory and nearly forgotten role of Black soldiers throughout U.S. history on PBS 6/12 and on Local, USA 6/19.
And on a special two-part Stories from the Stage feature, eight cancer survivors share their stories – watch Living with Cancer 6/5 and Beyond Cancer 6/12.
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June marks the celebration of PRIDE, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ trailblazers that represent owning your truth. During PRIDE Month, WORLD Channel shares stories of community leaders, friends, families and creators who take pride in themselves.
Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.
In celebration of Juneteenth, WORLD Channel invites you to stream films that champion Black stories, human rights and the continuing fight for equality.
Artists and activists fight to redefine belonging on both sides of the Atlantic.
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