What to Watch for Pride Month
Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June?
The Stonewall riots began on June 28, 1969 and they marked a turning point in the LGBTQ movement for civil rights. The riot began when a group of people at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, were being harassed by police officers. The harassment by police wasn't new to the bar's patrons, but that night the community rose up against it. The decision of a few brave Stonewall Inn patrons to fight back and stand against police brutality and injustice kicked off days of demonstrations throughout the city to protest the discrimination and mistreatment of gay and lesbian communities. The first anniversary of the Stonewall riots was celebrated with gay pride parades in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and near the Stonewall Inn in New York.
Since the Stonewall riots, inspired activists have formed LGBTQIA civil rights organizations across the country and the Pride celebrations that take place every June are a reminder that the movement for equality continues today.
Read on to explore documentaries, films, and shorts celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Assembly
Premiering June 22, 2026
Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares a visionary exhibition that fuses vogue, artificial intelligence, and global performance. As dancers from around the world gather at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, the development of “Assembly” showcases a celebration of Black and queer culture, plus a radical call to imagine new futures.
Add to your watchlistDisco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
The surprising and overlooked history of disco: its origins, its fall and its legacy. From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Reveling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age.
Add to your watchlistStonewall Uprising
In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. That night the street erupted into violent protests and street demonstrations that lasted for the next three days. The Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world.
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LGBTQ Documentaries Streaming on the PBS App
Break the Game
After coming out as a trans woman, world-record-holding gamer, Narcissa Wright loses her massive fanbase. To win them back, she attempts to set a new record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, live-streaming every minute of her quest. Break the Game is a moving exploration of gamer culture, the realities of online harassment, and the mental health implications of living a digital life.
Add to your watchlistJames Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
The life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist are recounted: what it is to be born black, impoverished, gifted, and gay in a world that has yet to understand that “all men are brothers.” James Baldwin tells his own story in this emotional portrait.
Add to your watchlistGrowing Up Trans
Just a generation ago, it was adults, not kids, who changed genders. But today, many children are transitioning, too — with new medical options, and at younger and younger ages. FRONTLINE takes viewers on an intimate and eye-opening journey inside the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families.
Add to your watchlistCelebrate Pride with Great Performances
Editor's note: This article was originally published in June, 2022. This article was updated in June 2026 to feature new films & videos and remove content that is no longer available for streaming.
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