With his gentle voice and heartfelt intelligence, Fred Rogers has provided a compassionate surrogate father to generations of American children. He believes that love is an essential element of life and can help children through difficult situations, simply using handmade puppets to show tolerance and acceptance. Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister who spoke directly and openly to children about his life's work, including his long-running gigs. He was at the forefront of a movement dedicated to meeting the special needs of children and was considered a radical supporter
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? movie plot
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? quotes
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Fred Rogers: Well, I suppose it's an invitation, "Won't you be my neighbor?" It's an invitation for somebody to be close to you.
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Fred Rogers: The greatest thing that we can do is to help somebody know that they're loved and capable of loving.