Siglitz Instead of writing a review I'm going to address comments of one of the negative reviews (if you want to see it, check out the 2 star ratings)."Mr. Rogers would be upset if he knew how the writers turned his philosophy into a leftist agenda." Interviews with his wife say otherwise. She says he would be mortified by the way children are being torn from their parents (Today Show with Megyn Kelly)"Despite some genuine insights into a wonderful man, the movie overall pushes liberal politics." The only thing it 'pushes' is basic human decency. I guess this conservative reviewer is admitting that is not part of the conservative agenda (I know that is not the case, I know some conservatives who are incredibly decent human beings). "There is a cameo of a smiling Hilary Clinton" Yes, for an entire 1/2 second where she was incidental to a crowd where he was making an appearance."and soon after a clip with no context to it making a FoxNews host look nasty." There most certainly was context - the context that idiots at Fox News were blaming him for the entitlement culture, which was utter nonsense. The only thing that makes Brian Kilmeade (the host in question) look nasty is the nasty comments he makes."This is not a heartwarming movie."... unless you actually have a heart."This is a definite, deliberate political agenda in time to influence voters before the Fall midterms." Politics are never mentioned although there is a parallel with a scene from the first episode of MRN where King Friday the 13th fears changes and builds a wall. If anyone takes exception to that scene they need to think about the real reason it bothers them. "Playing on emotions" Emotions are a part of being human. But I wouldn't say it plays on them, it evokes them. That's what good film making does."using people with disabilities to advance a political agenda." Jeff Erlanger (the person with disabilities in question) was a personal friend of Fred Rogers. Go to YouTube and watch "Fred Rogers inducted into the TV Hall of Fame" Fred's reaction to seeing Jeff (now an adult) is the most genuine human reaction you will ever see, prompting Fred to 'rush the stage' at his own honoring. If that doesn't make you cry you truly have no soul. "It is insulting to Mr. Rogers memory." Mr Rogers would like you regardless.

AngelaMHouston This is probably my favorite movie of the year. I feel so inspired! What an absolutely incredible man!

jwwalrath-227-85487 In this day and age it sometimes sadly feels alien see a person be 100% kind, calm and benevolent and wanted to use television to educate rather than for profit or entertainment. Yet that was Mr. Rogers. This documentary was genuinely a pleasant hour-and-a-half to sit through.Veteran documentary director George Manville expertly blends footage and interviews with Rogers' cast, crew, friends, and family in order to genuinely tug on the audience's heartstrings. I was in a small theater with a limited amount of people but there was so much reactions from the crowd during and after the film that it felt like you were in the audience for a popular blockbuster.What is so compelling about Rogers that he wasn't someone with any big secrets or who was a very different person in his private life. He was as he appeared to be. His show wasn't just a gig. He created, wrote, directed, produced, etc. the show because he believed in helping children. Throughout we learn how he affected others and his drive and motivations but also his insecurities. Plus, they even talk about his short-lived show for adults, which I didn't even know about.This really worked for me, but there are a couple points that may not gel for all people. Unfortunately, Rogers' show's second-longest running cast member Betty Aberlin (Lady Aberlin) declined to be interviewed, so we're missing her insight. (Not to say she should have, It's her priority.) The film focuses more on Rogers' career than his personal life, though bits and pieces are mentioned throughout, so don't expect a comprehensive biography.

Hellmant 'WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR': Four Stars (Out of Five)A documentary on the life and career of Fred Rogers, the host of 'MR ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD'. It was directed by Morgan Neville (a veteran director of documentary films). The movie has received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics, and it's a huge hit at the Box Office as well (for a documentary that is). I enjoyed it.Morgan Neville examines the life, career, and philosophy of Fred Rogers (from the time he first started his classic TV show). Neville interviews Rogers, and many other celebrities who knew him, including former guests from his show. The film really depicts what Rogers was trying to do with his seemingly very simple and kid oriented TV show. His mission was always one of pure love and compassion, the film easily demonstrates. The movie is definitely really positive and sweet; pretty much everything you'd expect a documentary about Mr. Rogers to be like. It does go a little deeper into his philosophy (on why he did the things he did, and what he hoped to accomplish) than I had previously known before. I really respect the film for that, and I respect Fred Rogers a bit more than I previously did as well. The movie is very slow-paced though, and at times a little boring.