WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, McColm Cephas Jr., François Scarborough Clemmons, Kailyn Davis, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, David Newell, Morgan Neville

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom), director, producer; Caryn Capotosto (Chasing Beauty) and Nicholas Ma (film debut), producers; Jonathan Kirkscey (Cigarette Girl), composer; Graham Willoughby (The Music of Strangers), cinematographer; Jeff Malmberg (Village of the Dolls) and Aaron Wickenden (Almost There), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

The film examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the celebrated host of the popular children’s television programme Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

An underground hit in the States, this documentary about the revered children’s television host arrives in the UK to spread the love and joy he naturally gave to every single person around him, a sentiment that’s much needed in this dark and hateful times.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2018

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