An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
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- Stars
- Fred Rogers(archive footage)
- Margaret Whitmer
- Tom Junod
- Stars
- Fred Rogers(archive footage)
- Margaret Whitmer
- Tom Junod
Fred Rogers
- Self
- (archive footage)
Margaret Whitmer
- Self - Producer, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- (as Margy Whitmer)
Josie Carey
- Self
- (archive footage)
Betty Seamans
- Self - 'Mrs. McFeely'
- (as Elizabeth Seamans)
George Wirth
- Self - Pastor
- (as Rev. George Wirth)
- …
Ralph Ellison
- Self - Author
- (archive footage)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAlthough the documentary includes a brief clip of Fred Rogers' meeting with Koko the Gorilla and shows Koko removing Mister Rogers' shoes, it does not explain the story behind the gorilla's actions. After Koko's death in June 2018, multiple obituaries for the gorilla explained that Koko faithfully watched Mister Rogers' show every day, and during their encounter, she removed his shoes because she was used to seeing him do the same at the start of every episode.
- Quotes
Fred Rogers: From the time you were very little, you've had people who have smiled you into smiling, people who have talked you into talking, sung you into singing, loved you into loving. So, on this extra special day, let's take some time to think of those extra special people. Some of them may be right here, some may be far away. Some may even be in heaven. No matter where they are, deep down you know they've always wanted what was best for you. They've always cared about you beyond measure and have encouraged you to be true to the best within you. Let's just take a minute of silence to think about those people now.
- SoundtracksWon't You Be My Neighbor?
Music and lyrics by Fred Rogers
Performed by Fred Rogers
Courtesy of the Fred Rogers Company
Review
Featured review
Remarkable Documentary on Great Mr. Rogers who spoke to Generations of Children with kindness, love and humanity
Won't you Be My Neighbor? was enthusiastically received at Austin's SXSW Film Festival. The film is a beautiful heartwarming tribute to Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - a show which changed children's television forever. The film highlights Rogers' humanity and decency and shows how he could bring his message of decency to children. Rogers was a Christian pastor who brought his values to his work on TV without ever trying to preach his religion. Perhaps the most powerful clip was during the first week of his show in February, 1968 (at the peak of the Vietnam War) when his show starts out encouraging that walls be torn down. His message remains amazingly timely today. It also underscores the importance of PBS - which the films shows Rogers defending successfully at a Congressional hearing. The interviews with his widow and his co-workers capture the essence of the human being. The film is well-written and edited and will remind millions of the impact of a remarkable man. Highly recommended.
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- JustCuriosity
- Mar 14, 2018
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- 1 hour 35 minutes
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By what name was Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) officially released in India in English?
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