Millennials, get ready to revisit your childhood: A documentary about Reading Rainbow is heading to theaters this spring.
Butterfly in the Sky — a nod to the show’s iconic theme song — goes behind the scenes of the beloved PBS show and tells the story of the challenges the show’s creators faced getting a generation of kids to dive into books in an increasingly technologically centered world. The documentary also shines a spotlight on LeVar Burton, who hosted the show for its entire 23-year run.
“Having both grown up in Texas, Reading Rainbow not only reflected the diverse cultures that surrounded us, but LeVar Burton also introduced us to other worlds in colorful and magical ways,” the directors said. “We believe Reading Rainbow is among the most important shows ever produced and a true unsung hero of children’s programming. It’s important for us to honor its legacy and teach a new generation about this milestone in television history.”
The documentary will premiere in select theaters beginning March 17. If you can’t catch then, however, don’t fret. It will be released VOD on April 30.
