We Could All Use a Little Kindness
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN
THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing
over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship
between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded
magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a
profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning
about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most
beloved neighbor. Directed by Marielle Heller. Written by Micah
Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can
You Say … Hero?” by Tom Junod.
MPAA: Rated PG for some strong thematic material, a brief fight, and some mild language
Principal Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper
Director: Marielle Heller
Mr. Rogers calls Lloyd, a journalist, and gives Lloyd his undivided attention for the interview he requested.
Themes: Attention, Carpe Diem, Purpose, Significance, Dedication, Meaning, Earnestness
1:05
Mr. Rogers fails to set up a tent on camera but decides to use the footage to illustrate that adults struggle too.
Themes: Honesty, Struggle, Failure, Lessons, Teaching, Learning, Transparency, Reality, Acting
2:10
Lloyd speaks with Joanne Rogers about what it like to be married to Mr. Rogers.
Themes: Perfection, Deity, Effort, Prayer, Imperfection, Servanthood, Humanitarianism, Diligence
1:27
Lloyd asks Fred how he manages to deal with the burden of his fans telling him their problems all day.
Themes: Problems, Burden, Compassion, Therapy, Christlike, Pain, Struggle
1:20
Mr. Rogers tells Lloyd that his pained relationship with his father has shaped who he is today.
Themes: Brokenness, Positivity, Morality, Overcoming, Identity, Lessons
1:00
Mr. Rogers tells a grieving family that death is part of being human.
Themes: Death, Humanity, Grace, Dignity, Compassion
0:35
Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and a jaded journalist.
Themes: Humanitarianism, Diligence, Purpose, Significance, Dedication, Meaning, Earnestness, Servanthood
2:26