This April, while we re-enter spaces old and new and reflect on how to make purposeful contributions to our communities, WORLD’s featured films tell stories of fostering meaningful connection. AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange rings in a landmark 15th season with the premiere of five films celebrating the Black arts; a new season of Doc World starts this month with films that provide an understanding of global democracy; and as Earth Day approaches, streaming films remind us that our communities would not exist without a place to call home.
Queen Kidjo
Experience a guided tour of the life and indomitable spirit of international music icon and activist Angélique Kidjo. This film features archival footage of the globally recognized artist appearing with superstars Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, Youssou N’dour, Ziggy Marley, Philip Glass, and Peter Gabriel; as well as cameo appearances by contemporary music stars including Alicia Keys and Yemi Alade.
Sapelo
On Sapelo island, two young brothers, JerMarkest and Jonathan, are coming of age in the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee. As Sapelo’s storyteller and elder matriarch, their adoptive mother, Cornelia Walker Bailey, works to preserve what remains of her African-American community in the face of encroachment by property developers.
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
April on WORLD Channel: Watch new and streaming documentary films that focus on protecting and invigorating our communities with a new season of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange celebrating Black arts and the Doc World season 6 premiere of Keep It a Secret, chronicling the rise of surfing in Ireland amidst the Troubles.
Watch and share new Stories from the Stage this month with Siblings (4/3), Brothers and Sisters (4/10) and Never the Same (4/24).
Plus, find films in our climate change collection this Earth Day (4/22) that remind us of the importance of protecting our one true home.
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WORLD Channel spotlights stories of climate change and environmental 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?
Celebrating a notable 15th season, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns with five films, spotlighting the power of Black art and how it reflects realities, restores spirits, celebrates triumphs, issues calls to action and unites people across around the world.
The inspiring story of Irish surfing and how its pioneers found peace during The Troubles.
No matter how much time has elapsed, sibling connection is like the pieces of a puzzle.
How are the lives of mobile home park residents impacted by class and economic injustice?
WORLD Channel begins a new season with three documentaries to premiere as part of Doc World Season 6 series starting in April.
In the cutthroat world of high school debate, five girls show the value of speaking up.
America ReFramed, recent winner of the 2022 IDA Documentary Awards for the feature documentary, FANNIE LOU HAMER’s AMERICA, announces four new films premiering as part of its 11th season.
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