Won't You Be My Neighbor?

This documentary tells the life story of Mister Fred Rogers and shows his unique, affirming view of child development.

Offerings

archival film; interviews with Mister Rogers’ family, Yo Yo Ma, and others from the television neighborhood

Best For

teachers, families, and clergy who work with children

Cost

purchase as a DVD

Suggested Uses

• Address difficult topics such as violence, divorce, and self-image while honoring children’ s gifts by seeing Mister Rogers’ example.
• Engage children in a new way by observing Mister Rogers’ use of silence and theology of being a neighbor.