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31 WORLD Films to Stream on Amazon Prime Video

Did you know WORLD films are also streaming on Amazon Prime Video? Subscribe to the PBS Documentaries channel on Prime Video to watch films exploring themes like voting rights, healthcare, immigration and more.

Global Stories

America has long been called the melting pot of the world, a place where cultures intertwine and no two people are alike. Even as xenophobia remains a hindrance across the country, it's an accepted truth that international stories have impact in the United States. From immigrant rights to the Olympic Games, Americans are inherently connected to regions far and wide, the stories of these global communities serving to teach and remind us of our place in the world.

Your Vote

Your Vote counts every year. Change begins within every city and town across the nation and radiates upward. WORLD Channel explores theses issues – healthcare, economy, race, immigration, housing, climate change and more – told through the lens of politics and policy and the narrative of the American people.

Our World

With action comes change, but the inaction of the people on our planet speaks volumes for climate change. WORLD spotlights stories of climate change and conservation from Southeast Louisiana to Aotearoa, New Zealand to the Arctic Circle. What action can you make today to create positive change for your community and the planet as a whole?

DisAbility Stories

From an Olympic ski jumper who overcomes a life-changing accident to young students with physical differences coming together to perform a dance recital, the inspiring stories in our DisAbilities film collection celebrate the achievements of people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Meet artists, caregivers, advocates and more sharing their stories of success and contributions to their communities that prove that nothing can limit our hopes and dreams.

PRIDE Stories

Social justice reform for LGBTQIA+ rights continues to be the subject of countless conversations throughout the nation. While the LGBTQIA+ community fights for visibility, solidarity and allyship are more meaningful than ever. June marks the celebration of PRIDE, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ trailblazers that represent owning your truth. Watch stories of community leaders, friends, families and creators who take pride in themselves.

Black Stories

Black history is American history. As we honor our collective commitment to lifting up the stories of Black movement makers and culture creators who define our world, we remember the names reshaping people, policies, and perspectives on race in America. Celebrate Black History Month through the stories of leaders, artists, and everyday individuals making waves big, small and extraordinary.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Stories

This AANHPI Heritage Month, watch films that honor the struggles faced and celebrate the accomplishments of this vibrant community. Throughout May, WORLD shares stories of AAPI defiance, solidarity and humanity, from complex personal histories of four adult adoptees born in South Korea and intimate portraits of Chinatowns across America to profiles of AAPI changemakers like youth climate change activists in New Zealand.

Sharing Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Stories

As the Latinx diaspora grows globally, we are reminded of the close-knit communities tied together by family, food, language and stories of perseverance. From DACA students fighting to continue their education to Mexican migrants establishing community, WORLD is committed to bringing the diverse faces and voices of the Latinx community front and center.