Butterfly in the Sky (2022)

  • NR
  • 06/09/2022 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 27m

The Story of Reading Rainbow

Overview

Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.

Brett Whitcomb

Director

Bradford Thomason

Director

Cast

LeVar Burton's headshot

LeVar Burton

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Twila Liggett's headshot

Twila Liggett

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Ed Wiseman's headshot

Ed Wiseman

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Kathy Kinsner's headshot

Kathy Kinsner

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Cecily Truett's headshot

Cecily Truett

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Larry Lancit's headshot

Larry Lancit

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Dean Parisot's headshot

Dean Parisot

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Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

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