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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
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8.3/10
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Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
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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.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
26K
YOUR RATING
    • Morgan Neville
  • Stars
    • Fred Rogers(archive footage)
    • Margaret Whitmer
    • Tom Junod
    • Morgan Neville
  • Stars
    • Fred Rogers(archive footage)
    • Margaret Whitmer
    • Tom Junod
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    • 233User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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    David Newell and Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
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    Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Margaret Whitmer
    Margaret Whitmer
    • Self - Producer, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
    • (as Margy Whitmer)
    Tom Junod
    Tom Junod
    • Self - Journalist…
    Joanne Rogers
    Joanne Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Wife
    Josie Carey
    Josie Carey
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jim Rogers
    Jim Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Son
    Max King
    Max King
    • Self - Biographer
    Hedda Sharapan
    Hedda Sharapan
    • Self - Child Development Advisor
    Betty Seamans
    Betty Seamans
    • Self - 'Mrs. McFeely'
    • (as Elizabeth Seamans)
    Junlei Li
    Junlei Li
    • Self - Co-Director, Fred Rogers Center
    Joe Negri
    Joe Negri
    • Self - 'Handyman Negri'
    David Newell
    David Newell
    • Self - 'Mr. McFeely'
    Bill Isler
    Bill Isler
    • Self - Colleague…
    John Rogers
    John Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Son
    Elaine Crozier
    Elaine Crozier
    • Self - Fred's Sister
    George Wirth
    George Wirth
    • Self - Pastor
    • (as Rev. George Wirth)
    • …
    Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison
    • Self - Author
    • (archive footage)
    • …
    David Bianculli
    David Bianculli
    • Self - Television Critic
      • Morgan Neville
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    • Trivia
      Although 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jeremy Renner/Derek Hough/Mrs. Joanne Rogers/Christine and the Queens feat. Dâm-Funk (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Won't You Be My Neighbor?
      Music and lyrics by Fred Rogers

      Performed by Fred Rogers

      Courtesy of the Fred Rogers Company

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    10/10
    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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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2018 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
    • Production companies
      • Impact Partners
      • Independent Lens
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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