Won't You Be My Neighbor? Movie Cover

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

PG-13, 2018, Focus Features

Director:

Morgan Neville

Starring:

Fred Rogers, David Newell, Yo-Yo Ma

Plot:

An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers.

1

What is a neighborhood?

Themes: Belonging, Community, Unity, Conflict, Reality

2

Mr. Rogers saw television show as ministry

Themes: Being Yourself, Communication, Witnessing, Ministers

3

Mr. Rogers believed silence to be a gift

Themes: Children, Enjoying Life, Meditation, Peace, Silence

4

Fred Rogers uses show to combat racism

Themes: Boldness, Confronting Evil, Fairness, Impartiality, Prejudice, Leadership, Racism

5

Man touched by years of unconditional love

Themes: Acceptance, God's Love, Father's Love, Father-Son, Love, Making a Difference

6

Mr. Rogers challenges world to make goodness goal

Themes: Boldness, Good vs Evil, Helping Others, Making a Difference

7

You are special because God made you

Themes: Criticism, God's Perspective, Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Identity in Christ

8

We are all called to be "repairers of Creation"

Themes: Attitude, Calling, Purpose, Stewardship, Destiny

9

Everybody longs to be loved

Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Community, God's Love, Love

10

People asked to think of who influenced them most

Themes: Discipleship, Influence, Mentoring, Relationships

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