Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Documentary, Biography

Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Directed by: Morgan Neville
Starring: Fred Rogers, François Clemmons, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, David Newell, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers
Produced by: Morgan Neville, Caryn Capotosto, Nicholas Ma
Music by: Jonathan Kirkscey

Cinematography: Graham Willoughby
Edited by: Jeff Malmberg, Aaron Wickenden

Production company: Tremolo Productions
Distributed by: Focus Features
Release date: January 19, 2018 (Sundance), June 8, 2018 (United States)

Running time: 93 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Appearances

Joanne Rogers (Fred's widow)
John Rogers (Fred's son)
Jim Rogers (Fred's son)
Elaine Rogers (Fred's sister)
François Scarborough Clemmons
Tom Junod
Yo-Yo Ma
Joe Negri
David Newell
Howard and Pam Erlanger (parents of Jeff Erlanger)
Fred Rogers in archival recordings
Koko in archival recordings

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