MAP IT
As Burton honors the loved ones whose strength and resilience shaped him, he also asks what we owe to our ancestors and to each other
Nov 11, 2026. 7:00 pm
Tracing the different eras of his life—from “Roots” to “Star Trek: The Next Generation” to “Reading Rainbow” and far beyond the camera—actor LeVar Burton fearlessly opens up about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, being raised by a remarkable mother, and discovering his calling as a storyteller in Take My Word for It. He explores how acting has served as both a source of transformation and an escape from the most difficult parts of his past, while also confronting the challenges of being a parent, husband, and householder.
