A new documentary will celebrate the longstanding children's TV show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood -- as well as its founder, the gentle and loveable Fred Rogers.

From Gen X'ers to Millennials, Mister Rogers was always there, guiding us, accepting us, and loving us. When our own neighborhoods were plagued by questions and pain, we always knew we could visit Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for honest answers and comfort. There were no frills or gimmicks in Fred Rogers' delivery -- He was always himself, which encouraged us that it was okay to be ourselves, too.

Now, a new documentary film titled Won't You Be My Neighbor? will be released on June 8, and the trailer is giving us all the feels: 

"Love is at the root of everything -- all learning, all relationships," Rogers says in a clip from the documentary. "Love, or the lack of it."

Amen.

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Did you watch the trailer? What was your favorite episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood? What lasting lesson do you remember from watching the show? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

J. Moore
A synesthete who sees the world in vivid color, Joy is all about soaking up life experiences -- and then translating those experiences into words. Freckle-faced and coffee-fueled, Joy is on a personal quest to visit all 50 states in her lifetime (40 down!), see all the Broadway musicals, and eat all the tacos. For fun, she plays the piano, diagrams sentences, and solves true crime stories from her couch, along with her husband of 20 years and their teenage daughter.
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