Films & Events

As part of our ReelTalk: Docuseries we will be hosting a screening of Butterfly in the Sky on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Stick around after the screening for an engaging talkback session moderated by media literacy expert Frank Baker. With his wealth of experience in education and media literacy, Frank will lead a dynamic discussion with local experts involved in literacy efforts, providing further insights into the impact of educational initiatives in our communities.

This event isn’t just about watching a documentary—it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate the joy of reading and the transformative power of education. Whether you grew up with Reading Rainbow or you’re discovering it for the first time, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly special.

About the film: Butterfly in the Sky tells the story of the beloved PBS children’s series “Reading Rainbow,” its iconic host LeVar Burton, and the challenges its creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television. 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 nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder of books.

Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time, LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background – delving behind the pages to the people, places, and things each new story explored.