BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY – Five Points Theatre

Day: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie, ON L4N 1A1

Documentary | 87 min. | USA

Directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb
Featuring: LeVar Burton, Twila Liggett, Larry Lancit, Cecily Truett Lancit, Tony Buttino, Steve Horelick, Ed Wiseman, Ellen Schecter

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 favourite 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.

“If you’re a reader for life, then you’re a learner for life. No one can hold sway over you or your mind if you can self-educate.” – LeVar Burton

Awards: 10 wins, 2 nominations:

Winner, Best International Documentary, Calgary International Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Audience Award and Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award, Heartland International Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Audience Award, Best Documentary Feature, Indie Memphis Film Festival, 2022
Winner, The Media Award, My Hero International Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Impact Award, Naples International Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Best Documentary – Special Mention, Palm Springs International Festival, 2023
Winner, Best Editing, Savannah Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Audience Award, Philadelphia Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Audience Choice, Tacoma Film Festival, 2022

Film Clip:

Tickets are $12 (service fees/HST included in price).

• Online tickets sold via Ticketpro.
• By phone at 1-888-655-9090 (Ticketpro).
• For in-person sales, Box office is located at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West. Box office hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays from 12pm-4pm.
• On day of screening the Box office will open one hour before the performance.

Funders: City of Barrie and Telefilm Canada

Sponsors: Busch Systems, Digital Giants, Downtown BIA, Lehman & Associates, Netgain, Plumbtech Plumbing Inc., Sigma Engagement Systems, Venable Park Investment Counsel Inc.