Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

A little kindness makes a world of difference.

Directed by Morgan Neville

Produced by Tremolo Productions, Impact Partners

201895 min8.0 / 10

A tender, deeply affirming documentary celebrating Fred Rogers' lifelong mission to speak with kindness and honesty to children about life's most difficult questions.

For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.

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  • Does Won't You Be My Neighbor? end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 100% of films.

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  • Is Won't You Be My Neighbor? scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Won't You Be My Neighbor? violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Won't You Be My Neighbor? sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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