Won't You Be My Neighbor? is a 2018 American documentary directed by Morgan Neville that delves into the life and philosophy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host and creator of the children's television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.Through archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the film explores Rogers' mission to use television as a medium to nurture and educate children, emphasizing kindness, empathy, and understanding.
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The documentary grossed over $22 million, becoming the highest-grossing biographical documentary of all time at its release. It received widespread praise, holding a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim. The film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature and was listed among Time magazine's top ten films of 2018. Nicholas Ma, one of the producers, is the son of renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. As a child, Nicholas appeared on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, adding a personal touch to the film's production. The original title of the documentary was The Radical Mister Rogers, but it was changed to Won't You Be My Neighbor? after the 2016 U.S. presidential election to avoid potential misinterpretation of the word "radical."
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