Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow (2022)

This documentary celebrates "Reading Rainbow" — from its origins to the impact of host LeVar Burton — and how this TV series inspired kids to love books.

Director: Bradford Thomason
Cast: LeVar Burton
Runtime: 01h 27m
Type: Movie

Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow (2022)

This documentary celebrates "Reading Rainbow" — from its origins to the impact of host LeVar Burton — and how this TV series inspired kids to love books.

Director: Bradford Thomason
Cast: LeVar Burton
Runtime: 01h 27m
Type: Movie
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