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Documentary  •  2018  •  95 min  •  Teen (13+)

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.6

Overview

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.

Starring Cast

Fred Rogers  •   Margaret Whitmer  •   Tom Junod

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film's central thesis focuses on the universal human values of empathy, kindness, and understanding, as embodied by Fred Rogers, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. It champions a solution of personal and interpersonal compassion that transcends partisan divides.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The documentary accurately portrays the historical diversity present in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood without engaging in new DEI-driven casting. The narrative positively frames its subject, Fred Rogers, a traditional identity, emphasizing his message of universal acceptance and kindness, which included notable acts of inclusion for his era.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Fred Rogers' deep Christian faith as the wellspring of his profound empathy, unconditional love, and dedication to children. It highlights how his ministry, though unconventional, was a direct expression of his spiritual convictions, presenting Christianity as a force for good and compassion.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' explores Fred Rogers' philosophy of unconditional love and acceptance. However, it does not explicitly depict or discuss LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal within the film's narrative.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' focuses on the life and legacy of Fred Rogers and 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address transsexual identity in its narrative or discussions.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

This documentary focuses on the real-life Fred Rogers and the historical context of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." It features real individuals and established characters as they were, without altering their historically or canonically recognized genders.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This film is a documentary about the real-life figure Fred Rogers and his show. It features archival footage and interviews with real people, accurately depicting their historical races. There are no fictional characters or historical figures portrayed by actors of a different race.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.3
The Movie Database logo
8.0

Critic Ratings

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9.7
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8.5

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