Won't You Be My Neighbor? Is A Remarkable Movie Experience | Joe Scott TMI

[@ryan4327]

A couple of years ago I saw Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood on PBS with my daughter for the first time, and I had to leave the room for a minute because I lost it. For one, I had no idea that was even on. For another, DTN is an obvious tribute to Mister Rogers and he was part of my childhood. Here is a guy who was never mired in controversy, or who was one person on set and another off set. What you saw was what you got. I'm an atheist, and he's someone I would define as a true Christian, and I know there are many out there like him but we never hear about them because they aren't in it for the fame, money, or other ulterior motive, but because of a genuine calling within themselves to make the world a better place. I don't know anyone who has said a bad thing about him or had a complaint against him. Not even other Christians of his time who may have disagreed with how he accepted those in marginalized social groups, even they saw what kind of person he really was which was why their criticisms had no teeth. I would go as far as to say he was saint-like. Talk about a timely message, it seems like we need someone like him more than ever.

[@__Krystal__]

Just saw this movie. Suffice it to say, I cried like a baby... what a pure soul

[@smendozabrown]

I had the same experience you mention, where it taps into your inner child and the simplicity of operating, thinking and feeling in pure, innocent terms again. This movie struck such a powerful chord in me that I’ve been obsessed with listening to Mr. Rogers’ timeless lessons, watching videos of him and those who knew him, listening to how this film has resonated across professional film critics and moviegoers alike. Mr. Rogers embodies what true love, kindness, justice and mercy can look like if we just make the effort each day. He makes me want to be a better person.

[@tacey01]

Fred Rogers was steeped in Western Pennsylvania values, from which I am blessed to be a native. And I still live here for all 65 of my years. I have been blessed to personally know many men and women cut from Rogers’ cloth. Lord knows that this great nation needs as many Fred Rogers as we can muster. I have confidence that the best of this nation is ahead of us. Thanks for posting this Joe. You are a blessing to all of us, and a youtube treasure.

[@twheeler1980]

Don't fight the tears!!! Embrace them! Shed them. There's a reason the phrase shed a tear is a thing. It's not just water, it's pent up emotion!!! Cry away, that's what Fred would do. ;)

[@REdgar66]

Thank you Joe. You nailed it. We all need to take the time to reflect on who we were, and how we’ve changed, so we can find our way back to loving ourselves and each other. I think it’s fair to say that no one ever loved as unconditionally as Fred Rogers and if we can learn to love each other even half as much as he did. The world will be a much brighter place.

[@doomcloud3164]

Every reviewer on KZbin has this moment where they choke up talking about this movie. I’m so touched by your display of emotion. Thank you for posting.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I just got done watching a lifeline documentary and he was definitely a very special person. I cannot believe that I would tear up watching a documentary. Definitely worth checking out because he touched so many people in his life time. Great video Joe.

[@AlexGlod]

Damn, man, what a soulful video. Thank you. I am from Romania, so not sure whether I have seen this guy before, but I definitely look forward to watching it. Thanks, man! Big hugs!

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Mr. Rogers was/is a cultural icon in the US. EVERYONE (in the US) has at least heard of him. He was THE children's show to watch - other than Sesame Street. I haven't seen the movie yet, but definitely plan on watching it now.

[@melissaisloud7404]

As far as I’m concerned Fred Rogers is a deity.

[@graceemilydoug]

I almost can't call this a movie. It's absolutely impactful in ways I can't explain. Your thoughts about the inner child were very profound, and my theater did the same thing, sitting long into the film's credits.

[@kellytruethoughts]

I loved this review and I’m definitely going to see this movie. You’re really genuine when you speak and I really appreciate that. Great review! 😊👍🏻

[@mbryson2899]

Mr. Scott, in my estimation you are a very worthy spiritual successor to Mr. Rogers. I'm 54. Your videos are to me now as his were when I was a kid. You make me think about things outside myself. Thank you for that. .

[@joescott-tmi]

That’s a lot to live up to man. 😄 But thank you, it’s very kind.

[@mbryson2899]

You are and have been doing it. Thank you, and my hat is humbly off to you, you articulate maniac.

[@MusicTheoryInAMinute]

I watched this at home with my wife, I cried my freakin’ eyes out. Fred Rogers was a wonderful man. 😭😭😭

[@crooker2]

One of his great friends and colleges was Ernie Coombs, who will be instantly recognisable to Canadians as "Mr. Dressup"... One of the most iconic children's shows in Canada in the 70 thru 90's. I love what both of these men stood for, and accomplished (Ernie won the Order of Canada, being the highest honour a Canadian citizen can receive.. Which is ironic because he was born American), and wish there were more of them.

[@doomcloud3164]

Dave Cruickshank mr Dressup???! Wow. Just WOW!!!!!!

[@crooker2]

What's wow?

[@zombiasnow15]

Mr. Dress up was my show daily, when I was very young. I adored him. I saw Mr.Rogers every so often, so I knew who he was. Great man!

[@crooker2]

@@zombiasnow15 Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup... largely unknown to Americans, but beloved by Canadians all through the late 60's through mid 90's), was actually a good friend of Fred Rogers, and they both came to Canada at the same time to work on the First Mr. Rogers show on the CBC in Canada in 1963. 3 years later, Fred Rogers left Canada to go back to the states to start his own show with PBS, and Ernie Coombs stayed in Canada and became Mr. Dressup. Both shows were vastly different, and yet so similar... and both guys went on to huge accolades in their own countries (Ernie Coombs winning the Order of Canada, the highest honour that can be bestowed to a Canadian civilian, in 1996) Both of these guys helped shape my childhood, and had an impact on my values development.

[@johnbattalgazi2108]

I met him once when I was about 8. I sometimes wonder if I imagined it but I’m sure it happened. On his front porch. My friend’s mom knew him and was babysitting me and I happened to be around when she went to visit him.

[@xzanthius]

The more I watch listen to you Mr. Scott the more I feel a kinship to you... thank-you. As of this moment you are my Mr. Rogers of the Internet.

[@difolk]

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I want to make it clear that I didn’t grow up watching Mr Rogers. I’m French and I’ve been in the US for 10 years (I’m now 40), and Mr Rogers has never been famous in France. I got to know of him throughout my time in the US, but I’m not one of the kids who grew up watching him. I’m saying this because despite that, I’ve been so impacted by him through learning about him, and I cried my eyes out at this film. It got increasingly hard to fight back tears, and at some point I completely lost it, I was pushed over the edge and I loudly and uncontrollably sobbed in the theater. I was so embarrassed, I made like a really loud sob, but I couldn’t help it, it was a physical reaction. It was during the scene, which I’m sure the ones who saw it will remember, when they literally include you in the film in a very personal way, and ask you to think about the people in your life who made a difference and who you feel grateful to. This was it for me, I thought about the people I love, and I absolutely lost it. I do cry at movies, but I never cried this hard to the point that my body does things I don’t even want it to lol. This etched a memory I will always remember about this movie.

[@sakunaruful]

Your heartfelt speech about "listening to your inner child" had me in tears.

[@nathanhayes4650]

You know what, Joe? I watch your stuff because you are one of the most real KZbinrs I've found. I'm not the biggest fan of people, but I have hope for us and you are one of the the reasons for that. Thank you for being out there.

[@persaunna]

I will see this movie. I've been looking forward to it, but to see you still emotionally affected makes me know how much I need this.

[@mindfull6254]

Down to earth goodness. Showing decency and receiving others gracefully is what will connect us. Tools like television or social media wont do it unless that comes first. Knowing that is how he connected to each child and why his charisma can get you to let down that shield of irony or cynicism. Maybe it is guarding that scared child in all of us, but maybe that scared child can make a friend, or a neighbor, of the one in another.

[@dracoargentum9783]

Fred Rogers restores my faith in humanity.

[@denniskessler7983]

Audio sounds much better. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing the movie.

[@Yodaismycopilot]

Just saw the film today. My reaction was similar to Mr. Scott's. Profoundly well made and effective film. I never even watched Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.

[@edvardsans2490]

I grew up with the show mr. Roger's. I remember the opening number and the caboose I called it back then and the village homes collection. I dont remember all the shows but I saw it alot if them but I can recall the opening and the ending. I cried during the movie because thier are a few topics that I'm going through that were in the movie. I didn't know mr. Rogers were the puppets. I saw the movie on a Sunday at 1:40pm, yesterday and it was packed. So after the movie I went to one of my favorite childhood apartments and it was like i can see me as a kid around the apartment outside and I had joy in my heart while I was there. I think because now I travel with my kid self now and days , I felt like a young kid watching the movie. I loved it and I feel tom Hanks had to be on a certain level of talent to do this movie and it was very good. I havn't seen tom like that and I'm a tom Hanks fan. I liked your review or comment on the movie, in a way we all came to the same emotional energy while watching the movie. Even today a day after I am very happy I saw the movie, I came home and went to bed. Theres something therapeutic about mr. Roger's.

[@zombiasnow15]

Joe, you are Real. You're empathic and caring.

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

Really great video Joe! I will add this movie to my must see list! Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I think that you do a incredible job breaking down very complex subject matter and making it understanding. You have a gift putting together great ideas that and reaching a very diverse group of people. I always look forward to seeing your videos. You are definitely a great story teller. Happy New year to you and your family. Wishing you great success in the new year. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA.

[@Destyn2B]

I had the same reaction! I don't usually write movie reviews, but I had to do it for the movie. I think they should just make it available for free on network TV because everyone needs to watch it. It shows you what human decency looks and feels like. Something that is sorely missing these days. I loved that at the end, in true Mr. Rogers fashion, we, the audience, learned the lesson.

[@dianaarmstrong8820]

You are wise, kind, and articulate. 👍🏼 thank you

[@alexei4204]

Never seen so many like with 0 dislikes. Good job! I really like your channel

[@everythingmatters6308]

We live in a time sorely lacking in saints, heroes, and role models. He exemplified the highest qualities. Towards the end of the doc, he said, "The greatest sin is not allowing people to be who they are." He understood that God created us, accepts us, and loves us and we need to extend that to one another.

[@frozenhorse8695]

Many men claim, that real men dosn´t cry.. But i claim, that a man, who can´t cry, isn´t a man, and have a icy and cold heart.

[@patcurrie9888]

Saw it, loved it too. Oddly I didn't cry, maybe because I teared up re-watching the promos. When the Fox talking heads and that wacky church were bashing Mr Rogers I saw red. For me the movie was a roller-coaster of emotions. Won't You Be My Neighbor? better win awards, especially Best Documentary at Oscars. What an impact he had on generations! I watched as a kid & re watched with my kids.

[@bathset1119]

Beautiful movie, beautiful man... a rare soul and even though I am an atheist, I have mad respect for him. I felt very emotional watching it also. Maybe it’s like when you see someone do a selfless act, it can move you to tears (save a drowning animal or something like that). Fred Rogers’ whole life was like him trying to save and nurture others. I was very moved.

[@leond8549]

Thanks for wonderful sharing. Your caring for your viewers is so obviously sincere. You mentioned Amy -- wish you would have shared her reaction since it seems she had at least more surface memories of Mr Rogers than you. Thanks again for sharing. Film is not in a local theater - sounds like it's probably better in a theater. I'll have to find it.

[@rogermouton2273]

This is why we love you too Joe

[@shadowraith1]

Nice share.👍 Different generations. Surprisingly does make a difference.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Never heard of this movie. Grew up with the awesome Mr. R. Gotta check it out, his story is great. And glad you know your wife. She puts up with your shit, she must be very cool. Much love to you, sir. For me, it was an old cedar chest.

[@deannoland6454]

Fred Rogers has always been a very inspiring person to me! I grew up watching his show. I still have a lot of them on VCR tape. I've not had a chance to see the documentary, but I need to go watch it soon it sounds like.

[@pererau]

I've been interested in seeing this film. Now I'll see it today. Sold.

[@kristenkeys3273]

This movie is going to have special significance to us because my husband and his whole family is from Latrobe PA which is where Mr. Rogers was from. It’s always been a big deal. I shamefully haven’t seen it yet.

[@dondrz]

Thanks alot Joe! By the way, you are making KZbin better

[@kiwihame]

Okay, so I got the Mr. Rogers thing. Had never seen him before. Amazing, amazing man. Why didn't that stick I wonder (societally I mean). Where has that gone? (Yes, I had tears too.) So, as a social influencer, maybe you could distill the Mr. Rogers essence into a video that (not preaches to people, but) suggests to people a better (Mr. Rogers like) way... (jeez i'm failing here) but you know what i mean... do you?

[@charlesdcw1990]

I think adults cry upon seeing and hearing Mr. Rogers is because we know we are no longer innocent children. We all have done things in our adult lives that we are not proud of, our views are no longer innocent and neutral. We as adults crumble before Mr. Rogers because we crave the innocence and care free existence of a child.

[@chesterogilvie1393]

Love these other types of vids

[@ScottLinford]

Hello neighbors!

[@Otokichi786]

I saw "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" on Turner Classic Movies about the time Tom Hanks' "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood" was in theaters. I knew something about Fred Rogers, but the documentary was an eye opener. Before this, my Mr. Rogers moment came when I was a self-absorbed high school teen. I turned on the TV to PBS/KHET to kill some time before a program came on at another channel. That day, Mr. Rogers was dealing with a dead Guppy, lying on the bottom of an aquarium. Rather than scoop it out roughly, dump it in the toilet and flush it away, he put it in a lightly salted tank of water to see if it could be revived. The Guppy had "left the building," so he took it outside and gave it a funeral and interment worthy of a much beloved dog or cat. He showed the greatest respect/reverence for all living things, which made him a Great Man, in my eyes.

[@cacamoto5395]

Ya know what...its been a while since I've ran up the stairs on all fours.

[@johnnychang4233]

For people with economic difficulties and lesser chance to access books or libraries, quality educational television programs and documentaries is a very important source of formation and inspiration, but nothing to rival the real academia which is the social interaction that can only be provided by schooling on the real world.

[@nicolegagnon4642]

My favorite puppet was X The Owl. I always wondered why the name X? So mysterious lol He was so much like myself, happy, inquisitive and eager to learn. however, he is also known to become frustrated when things do not go his way....that's me he also was obessed with Ben franklin and print making. He was the one always handing out stuff the he printed. But my obbession was /is with Tesla for sure!

[@phoule76]

I miss climbing trees, myself

[@adamwest8711]

When I’m fighting hard not to squeeze one out, it’s less emotional and more concerning. Edit:‘I’ve never seen Mr Rogers but I know the point you’re trying to make. I’ll give it a watch and see how it resonates with a Rogers Novice.

[@troyledgerwood852]

Thanks for your time.

[@cacamoto5395]

Bro your videos got me into Archaeology

[@trinkab]

There is no reason to be afraid the person next to you might see you cry at Mr. Roger's Neighborhood ... because they are too busy trying not to cry, too!

[@chrisfox2211]

Loved the movie. Isn't it funny the irony of trying to not let your neighbor sitting next to you see you cry? It's the world we live in that he always wanted to change.

[@robinbobbin75155]

Rewatching this because I (and the world) could use a little Mr. Rogers right now! :(

[@nicolegagnon4642]

I've been wanting to take DMT or ayahuasca. Ayahuasca is more ceremonial. I have severe PTSD and my pain clinic doctor has been telling me all about all these new clinical trials that are just now starting involving both these substances and also ketamine. For a variety of reasons. Including PTSD and getting off hard drugs etc...and my doc is trying to get me into one of these clinical trials . Its all supervised and guided and the people in charge have all done it themselves and knows how to handle all sorts of different situations that arises. I'm all for it. And I've dabbled in mushrooms and lsd and mdma in my early 20s so I pretty sure I can handle this. And on top of all of that, I graduated college with a Mental Health and human services bachelors with a concentration in addiction counseling. I took Many psych course, adolescence psychology and abnormal psych.etc.. and the "inner child" especially trauma as a child (which is what I had to cause my PTSD) is HUGE when it comes to adult idiosyncrasy

[@andrewvaaler8633]

I had a similar experience just watching the trailer ha. I am dead when I see the actual film...

[@Potato-qi3yz]

*Yes*

[@ILLGOOD]

How did the world allow this type of peace loving genius live? Because the hell in this world's heart would have snuffed him out. Love must be a bummer, and hate is king. I'm 60 years old and grew up on him. Thanks for the flashback. Trump can't carry his shoe shine box, he's not human enough.

[@shaunawilliams6010]

Thanks for the realness Something KZbin is lacking now days. Btw its Daniel Stripped Tiger and Lady Elaine Fairchild. Also King Friday and Prince Tuesday. There was also a queen and a owl and cat in a tree but I can't remember their names. That's gonna bug me. Thank God for Google. Where can we see this movie?

[@LeChaunce]

Queen Saturday, X the Owl, and Henrietta Pussycat. :)

[@conanseibel4464]

Speedy delivery!

[@benroper7290]

He was perfect

[@jamisonhurley4078]

I didn’t know it was showing local!!!! What theaters is it at?

[@nicolegagnon4642]

Oooh loving the new Mic. But wait I thought the Mr Rodgers doc was gonna be on netflix. So you had to go to the theaters to watch this doc?

[@robovike]

Interesting feature about American culture that the only acceptable and expected emotion to reveal is anger or rage. Sadness, crying, melancholy are supposed to be stopped and swiftly followed with an apology for the display. Not sure why this is the way it is, but it is. And it's wrong. So I feel you in regards to you hiding your feelings from the anonymous theater neighbor. Mr. Rogers, the patron saint of kindness. I was surprised to hear he was a minister since he never seemed to be out there upping his numbers. We need him on continual loop.

[@Brook_tno]

As a kid, I had 0 times for Mr Roger's. I found the show dull, cheezy and often condescending. Of course, being Canadian I had Mr. Dressup and Fred Penner, who were basically the polar opposite. However, when I got older, I came to appreciate what Fred Roger's was trying to do, and read a condensed version of his story in like a Bathroom Reader, or similar type book, and truely came to appreciate Fred Roger's, even if I still didn't care for the show. I felt the movie "A beautiful day in the Neighborhood" did a great job of portraying the essence of everything I had read about Mr Roger's, and Tom Hanks did an outstanding job at slipping into the role

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

Is Eddie Murphy in it? Joe, this may be shocking, but I never saw a full Mr Rogers show! There was a lot of TV growing up and afterward, but wide swaths are just…missing. Actually, I'm a bit old to have grown up in The Neighborhood. For me, it might've been Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan), but I never actually saw a whole show of that, either, at least not that I can recall. OTOH I'm crazy-completist about one thing: I've seen every single episode of all 6 Star Trek series, excluding the new one that's on now, as well as all the movies (except the latest one), and every episode of The Twilight Zone, and every episode of both the new and old Outer Limits. That is, I think, a little over a thousand shows. Probably enough to determine my world view, right there. And in some strange ways, those shows have some of the same values as Mr Rogers, although obviously with a lot of noir elements mixed in.

[@richardgould-blueraven]

My inner child was and is a self centered dick, he did love and respect Mr Rodgers though. Guess everyone has a redeeming trait. Today I have nothing but respect for Fred

[@alfox2730]

That ain't right. I'm changing that 👍666 👎6. A beautiful sentiment Joe. 👍667

[@lucidmoses]

From what you say (I haven't seen it), You went into that movie very primed to see the "reconnect with your inner child and do what you love" kind of thing. I accept that, that may have actually been in there but with all your musing about doing art films I would bet that particular aspect hit you harder then most. I would point out that you don't need a reason. If you want to do this so bad, stop making excuses why you don't and go do it. I would however recommend you be smart about it. There are advantages of being an adult over the child like excitement that is oblivious to consequences.

[@justingensel157]

I think what he meant was more along the lines, of don't be afraid to re-connect with the part of yourself that was easily scared by the world, who was smaller than everything else and felt like they couldn't do a thing about it. Fred Rogers never forgot the part of him that was like that. A sick boy, who dealt with being heavy ('Fat Freddie' being a nickname he had in school), and who wasn't really encouraged to show all of his emotions like anger as he was growing up. He took those harsh lessons and channeled that into the Mr Rogers program. His puppets were his way of dealing with all the aspects of himself and that others could project onto. Daniel Striped Tiger was him at his most childlike and vulnerable, afraid he could never make it in the big scary world. King Friday was his confident face, blustery and authoritative, yet also like most adults, somewhat pigheaded, pompous and reactionary and it goes on. Those puppets were far more than just a bunch of crudely decorated socks. He lived and breathed compassion and empathy, because he knew how terrible it was to be bullied. He knew how it felt to feel small and powerless and desperately wanting guidance and a hand to hold and how important that was for young children to have and what even as adults, we still secretly crave above all else- Someone that tells us it's ok to be who we are and that just being you is a reason to love someone and that you don't have to be a mega star to merit kindness and attention. I watched this with my mom about a week ago, and she had absolutely zero expectations going in. We were both in tears by the end. This film let us see Mr Rogers at his most bare and as many have said, in an age where all of our heroes seem to keep being revealed as villains outside of the limelight, Fred Rogers at his worst, was a man who wasn't sure if what he was doing was actually making an impact and struggled with trying to carry on in the face of an increasingly harsh world. And what we know now is that he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. He touched the lives of millions of children and adults throughout the world and everyone who knew him had nothing but warm feelings and admiration for him. Won't You Be My Neighbor gives us the gift of showing a man who lived his ideals his entire life and because of that, has created a powerful legacy that will endure far beyond his death.

[@jso19801980]

your no average joe, joe

[@burnhippiesforfuel]

Joe "have you tried DMT?" Scott

[@SRP3572]

Nothing wrong with The Three Stooges. That was my only disagreement with Mr Rogers

[@danderrico]

Nice to know you watch who! Beware of tardis engines...

[@micheleparker8123]

Ok; maybe you can tell me. There has GOT to be something wrong with me because Mr. Rogers has ALWAYS given me the creeps. I watched him as a 7, 8, 9 year old kid and even then he made me VERY uncomfortable, and not in a good way... it was nothing I could put my finger on, but I thought then that he was very weird- the slow, deliberate way he talked, the creepy puppets that were something a kid would paint from a nightmare- when I became an adult, I could have sworn he was a pedophile, at the very least, if not someone who had bodies buried in the crawlspace. I'm 60 years old now, and I've talked to other people who feel the same way. I'm seriously not trying to step on anyone's beliefs or good childhood memories- but I truly can't stand the man. Is there something wrong with me? Why do I feel this way about a man whom so many people revere? I'm truly sorry, Joe, I don't want to upset you or anybody else.

[@silversalmon9909]

Haha, do not feel as if you need to justify yourself. Just remember, this man is considered to be one of, if not THE kindest, most empathetic, caring human being EVER. So, to say something like this is guaranteed to at least upset quite a few people.

[@AZOffRoadster]

Sorry, but Mr. Rogers fell into the same class as those Davie And Goliath cartoons. Way too preachy.

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

Omg your the 21st Century Mr Rodgers

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

My God I am so sick of people freaking out over a drug it is a hallucinogenic drug so please there is no transcendence

[@troyledgerwood852]

Thanks for your time.