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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 8, 2018
Studio
Focus Features
Official Site
http://focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 8, 2018
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
095 minute(s)
Production Budget
15
Studio
Focus Features
Official Site
http://focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor
Director
Morgan Neville
Producer
Caryn Capotosto, Nicholas Ma, Morgan Neville
Starring
  • Fred Rogers
  • Joanne Rogers
  • Betty Aberlin
  • McColm Cephas Jr.
  • Francois Scarborough Clemmons
  • Kailyn Davis
  • Robert F. Kennedy
  • Yo-Yo Ma
  • Christa McAuliffe
  • Joe Negri
  • David Newell
  • John O. Pastore
  • Tom Snyder

In a world often defined by noise and cynicism, the quiet, radical kindness of one man becomes the subject of a profound and moving documentary. Directed by Morgan Neville, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" explores the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved television host who spoke directly to children about complex emotions with unwavering empathy. Through archival footage and interviews with colleagues like Joanne Rogers, Francois Scarborough Clemmons, and David Newell, the film reveals the intentional philosophy behind his iconic neighborhood. It examines how Rogers used his gentle platform to address societal issues—from grief and divorce to racial integration and national tragedies—challenging audiences to embrace their own feelings and inherent worth. This heartfelt documentary is not merely a nostalgic tribute but a timely examination of a man who weaponized compassion, asking whether his simple yet revolutionary message of love is precisely what a fractured world needs to remember.