Reading Rainbow - S11E06: Follow the Drinking Gourd

Name: Follow the Drinking Gourd
Genre: Kids
Released: 1993-10-18
Duration: 30 min

Oct 18, 1993KidsSeason 11, Episode 6

LeVar reflects on a time when Africans were brought to America as slaves. He talks about how African-Americans risked their lives for freedom, and discusses how the music from slavery times effected the African culture. Keith David reads the featured story, which explains that the African-American folk song, "Follow the Drinking Gourd," was in fact a coded message to slaves giving them instructions on how to take the Underground Railroad north to states that abolished slavery.

Cast: LeVar Burton

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Reading Rainbow S11E06 Synopsis

Stream Reading Rainbow "Follow the Drinking Gourd" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1993-10-18, this episode is part of Season 11 of Reading Rainbow. Featuring performances from LeVar Burton among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Kids series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. LeVar reflects on a time when Africans were brought to America as slaves. He talks about how African-Americans risked their lives for freedom, and discusses how the music from slavery times effected the African culture. Keith David reads the featured...