Reading Rainbow (1983)

Episode Overview

This poignant episode explores the challenges faced by children with incarcerated parents. Alfre Woodard narrates "Visiting Day," the story of a young girl who prepares to celebrate her father's birthday behind bars, alongside her grandmother as they navigate the emotional journey to the prison. Following this, LeVar visits a family who is about to reunite with their father and husband, currently serving time for a shooting incident. They confront the societal stigma associated with having an ex-convict in the family and discuss the difficulties of explaining their situation to others.