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WE WANT THE FUNK!

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond. (90 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 5/17 at 11:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

And So It Begins

The Philippines' turbulent 2022 presidential race in which Bongbong Marcos waged a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo. (90 minutes)

Sat, 5/17 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Meet the Patels

Actor Ravi Patel, whose traditional Hindu parents are eager for him to find a mate, enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America. (90 minutes)

Sat, 5/17 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Meet the Patels

Actor Ravi Patel, whose traditional Hindu parents are eager for him to find a mate, enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America. (90 minutes)

Mon, 5/19 at 9:55 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life. (64 minutes)

Wed, 5/21 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life. (60 minutes)

Thu, 5/22 at 12:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life. (60 minutes)

Thu, 5/22 at 8:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/24 at 12:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Beyond Utopia

Stories of families attempting to escape oppression in North Korea. (120 minutes)

Sat, 5/24 at 8:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Beyond Utopia

Stories of families attempting to escape oppression in North Korea. (120 minutes)

Sat, 5/24 at 11:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/24 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Hidden Letters

Modern women in China are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women. (90 minutes)