LeVar Burton: Leaving the Church to Inspire on Screen | Beyond the Spotlight | Full Documentary

Inspired by his mother to be “of service”, LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old. But after deciding the church didn’t have the answers to his many questions about life, he changed his focus to theater arts, ultimately becoming known for Roots, Reading Rainbow, and Star Trek. Watch the full library of documentary films and shows on Curiosity Stream at https://curiositystream.com

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LeVar Burton | The Complete Pioneers of Television Interview
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LeVar Burton | The Complete Pioneers of Television Interview

Laurence Fishburne presents LeVar Burton with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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Laurence Fishburne presents LeVar Burton with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Levar Burton and Stacey Abrams on Book Bans and the Right to Read
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Levar Burton and Stacey Abrams on Book Bans and the Right to Read

BRENT SPINER: Data’s Return, Star Trek Negotiations, Pissing Off Shatner & Terrifying Stunts
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BRENT SPINER: Data’s Return, Star Trek Negotiations, Pissing Off Shatner & Terrifying Stunts

LeVar Burton and Alicia Levi on the Gift of Literacy | SXSW EDU
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LeVar Burton and Alicia Levi on the Gift of Literacy | SXSW EDU

Sunday Profile: LeVar Burton
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Sunday Profile: LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton gets emotional discussing “Reading Rainbow” doc in an era of book banning
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LeVar Burton gets emotional discussing “Reading Rainbow” doc in an era of book banning

STAR TREK: PICARD Cast Talks NEXT GENERATION Reunion and Rocky Relationship with Gene Roddenberry
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STAR TREK: PICARD Cast Talks NEXT GENERATION Reunion and Rocky Relationship with Gene Roddenberry

LeVar Burton On The Impact Of “Roots” | Literally! with Rob Lowe
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LeVar Burton On The Impact Of “Roots” | Literally! with Rob Lowe

Docu ''Beyond The Final Frontier'' History, 2007
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Docu ''Beyond The Final Frontier'' History, 2007

“Afterlife” by Stephen King [FULL EPISODE] | LeVar Burton Reads Podcast | Stitcher
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“Afterlife” by Stephen King [FULL EPISODE] | LeVar Burton Reads Podcast | Stitcher

The Emotional Discovery in LaVar Burton's Family Tree | Finding Your Roots | PBS
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The Emotional Discovery in LaVar Burton's Family Tree | Finding Your Roots | PBS

Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved
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Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved

From SNL to EWTN: The Actress Who Never Hid Her Faith (and What It Cost Her)
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From SNL to EWTN: The Actress Who Never Hid Her Faith (and What It Cost Her)

LeVar Burton Couldn’t See While Wearing His “Star Trek” VISOR | Literally! with Rob Lowe
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LeVar Burton Couldn’t See While Wearing His “Star Trek” VISOR | Literally! with Rob Lowe

ABC Tried to Bury This James Baldwin Interview. Four Decades Later, It's Blisteringly Relevant.
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ABC Tried to Bury This James Baldwin Interview. Four Decades Later, It's Blisteringly Relevant.

Sister Act (1992): 20 SECRETS Hidden For Decades
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Sister Act (1992): 20 SECRETS Hidden For Decades

Eriq La Salle | The Complete Pioneers of Television Interview
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Eriq La Salle | The Complete Pioneers of Television Interview

Zambezi Levar Burton
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Zambezi Levar Burton

Most Evil Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age
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Most Evil Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age