Won't you be my Neighbor?

First of all, I am not a film critic or a reviewer. I do not have a degree in writing (as those who do can probably tell from my style), but I do love to write—especially about things I am passionate about. I’m not sure what I can say about this film that true fans haven’t already said or thought, but Fred Rogers will always have a special place in my heart.

I grew up watching him on my local PBS channel, KERA here in Dallas. I remember preferring Mister Rogers' Neighborhood over Sesame Street. Mister Rogers made you feel like everything was going to be okay, especially when everyone else made you feel like an outcast. In my daughter’s and my opinion, the movie was fantastic. I’m not going to go into much detail for the simple fact that you should see it for yourself.

The documentary covered all facets of his life, from the time before the 'Neighborhood' to his passing. They even showed how Daniel Striped Tiger was created. There were clips from the early days where you could see a young Michael Keaton from the time he worked with Fred. Though there are a ton of problems with society today, I honestly believe the list would be shorter if we had more people like Fred Rogers in the world.

So, would I recommend this documentary? A million times, yes. Just take some Zyrtec beforehand. For some reason, while I was watching it, something must have been in the air because my eyes just wouldn't stop watering.