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.
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Mr. Rogers saw television show as ministry
Themes: Being Yourself, Communication, Witnessing, Ministers
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Mr. Rogers believed silence to be a gift
Themes: Children, Enjoying Life, Meditation, Peace, Silence
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Fred Rogers uses show to combat racism
Themes: Boldness, Confronting Evil, Fairness, Impartiality, Prejudice, Leadership, Racism
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Man touched by years of unconditional love
Themes: Acceptance, God's Love, Father's Love, Father-Son, Love, Making a Difference
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Mr. Rogers challenges world to make goodness goal
Themes: Boldness, Good vs Evil, Helping Others, Making a Difference
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You are special because God made you
Themes: Criticism, God's Perspective, Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Identity in Christ
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We are all called to be "repairers of Creation"
Themes: Attitude, Calling, Purpose, Stewardship, Destiny
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Everybody longs to be loved
Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Community, God's Love, Love
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People asked to think of who influenced them most
Themes: Discipleship, Influence, Mentoring, Relationships