WORLD Channel

07/22/2025

GBH cares deeply about the independent film community, whose documentaries tell stories that matter. At a time when the public media system is facing unprecedented funding challenges, GBH is giving WORLD’s YouTube channel to our trusted partner American Documentary, Inc. to distribute nonfiction indie films from "America ReFramed," "Doc World" and "Local, USA" that represent a range of voices and perspectives. GBH and American Documentary are working through the details and will share more information soon. In the meantime, you can help us grow the reach of these amazing filmmakers by subscribing:

In a world filled with noise, WORLD is here to break through - barriers, stereotypes, outmoded expectations -- what we thought we knew about each other. WORLD offers hope and promise by presenting new ideas, voices and solutions outside of the mainstream. From documentaries on America ReFramed, Doc....

07/14/2025

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07/01/2025

"We came because they tried to ban it." In , anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is met with defiance and determination. Watch how Gergő Gagyi and Lenard live proudly as a couple in in "Narrow Path to Happiness," now streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zt3VB_Pr5A&t=1s
+ The Guardian Narrow path to happiness / Keskeny út a boldogság felé 13th Gen PBS SoCal Kata Olah Bori Csukás Marc Smolowitz

Crackdown on Pride is part of effort to curb democratic freedoms ahead of a hotly-contested election next year

06/30/2025

TONIGHT 9:30/8:30c: Connecting with the world around us helps us connect with who we are inside. Three stories explore how getting outside makes a difference in “The Great Outdoors” on Stories from the Stage: https://to.worldchannel.org/SFTS_GreatOutdoors
Martha Moyer Lisa Van Loo Abelar

06/30/2025

"It's the Rocky Balboa story...The little guy who has a big dream and goes against all odds to chase that dream. I think that’s something that a lot of us can relate to, but I personally went through that myself, being a South Asian to cross over mainstream and have the kind of success."

– Singer-songwriter Jay Sean, who executive produced and wrote two songs for the new film, "Call Me Dancer." Watch the full interview now and stream the doc on YouTube to hear the music: https://youtu.be/ERt4cNsxnYk

Plus, listen to the original soundtrack here! → https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tMpdBLfuTkRShiB1jBL22
uInterview Call Me Dancer Movie First Hand Films Leslie Shampaine Pip Gilmour Manish Chauhan Yehuda Ma'or Hemal Trivedi

Jay Sean on producing 'Call Me Dancer' | Watch more Sean: https://bit.ly/3mnucJfJoin the uInterview channel for access to exclusive videos & opportunities to...

06/30/2025

Watch "Mama Gloria" tonight at 8/7c on or stream now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88FhuElqSJI

Black Public Media

06/29/2025

"Call Me Dancer" is "the classic underdog story – Manish [Chauhan] has entered the scene very late by the standards of most hopefuls. Is he destined to get a contract with a dance company or to return home in crushing disappointment?"

Find out by watching the film tonight at 10/9c on : https://to.worldchannel.org/DW_CMDancer?utm_campaign=worldchannel&utm_content=1751219220&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Deadline Hollywood Call Me Dancer Movie Jay Sean Peridance Center Matt Carey Leslie Shampaine

'Call Me Dancer,' directed by Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour, follows the journey of dancer Manish Chauhan who rose to fame from Mumbai's streets.

06/28/2025

On today's anniversary of the 1969 , watch the life story of "Mama Gloria" Allen, who championed rights and inclusivity with her charm school for youth 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 https://youtu.be/88FhuElqSJI
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06/27/2025

: "I feel that, as a director, it is part of my responsibility to bring this film to these communities and open up conversations about topics that the film touches and that are often taboo." – Kata Olah, director, "Narrow Path to Happiness"

Watch how Oláh demonstrated the realities for the + community in in her film, now streaming on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zt3VB_Pr5A
Variety Narrow path to happiness / Keskeny út a boldogság felé 13th Gen PBS SoCal Gergő Gagyi Bori Csukás Marc Smolowitz

Hungarian director Kata Oláh follows a young gay Romani couple from a remote village in Hungary whose dream it is to make a musical based on their lives.

06/27/2025

: "Mama Gloria" filmmaker .fisher speaks with Zackary Drucker and TransLash's about the importance of Gloria Allen's story in the context of today's America. Watch now and stream "Mama Gloria" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88FhuElqSJI
Black Public Media

Sit down with Director of MAMA GLORIA, Luchina Fisher, joined by Imara Jones and Zackary Drucker as they discuss the film and it's importance to current even...

06/26/2025

What does it take for a young man from to chase a career in professional ? Follow from the streets of to the bright lights of in “Call Me Dancer,” premiering 6/29 on : https://to.worldchannel.org/DW_CMDancer
Call Me Dancer Movie Leslie Shampaine Jay Sean Peridance Center Pip Gilmour Yehuda Ma'or Hemal Trivedi Peridance Contemporary Dance Company The Danceworx The Royal Ballet School Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company Vertigo Dance Company להקת מחול ורטיגו First Hand Films