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The Mister Rogers Documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor'

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Mr. McFeely (David Newell) and Fred Rogers on set, in the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

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Using archival footage and new interviews, Morgan Neville's film explores what how Rogers' unusual children's show came to be and what his legacy is for tens of millions of kids who are now tens of millions of grownups. Guest: Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU.

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