When it comes to television shows and movies, people tend to have a lot of different opinions. When a new movie hits the screen, some people will likely think the movie is amazing while others will tell you not to waste your money.

But there is one thing when it comes to what you see on television that most people will agree on. Everybody loves Mr. Rogers. The documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” was released earlier this summer and people have flooded to see it.

The Mr. Rogers documentary gives us a peek into the man that was full of love and inspiration. Twitter has been filled with posts from adults who wanted to share their adoration for the movie and the man behind it.

The documentary was released on June 8th in select theaters. It will hit screens across the U.S. throughout the summer. But the people that have already seen it have one thing in common – they all cried and recommend bringing a box of tissues with you when you go.

Julie Williams, a 42-year-old mother who grew up in a household that was full of abuse had this to say about Mr. Rogers: “I promised myself if I ever had children of my own, I would parent them in a way where they would feel the same way Mr. Rogers made me feel: safe, worthy, and joyful. I did that,” she says. “I have two beautiful children who are funny and awesome. I broke the cycle of generational abuse in no small part due to Mr. Rogers. I genuinely feel if he were alive today he would be really proud of me for that.”

The documentary is directed by Oscar-award winning director Morgan Neville. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” follows Mr. Rogers’ career in public television as a role model for compassion, kindness, and understanding.

Mr. Rogers was also a civil rights advocate. He helped kids deal with issues like divorce and death, but he used his position in the public’s eye to advocate for civil rights. He helped Francois Clemmons become the first African-American man to have a recurring role on a children’s television show.

Clemmons referred to Rogers in a letter that he wrote to his younger self for a CBS series. “You must get to Pittsburgh,” he wrote. “Because something is going to happen to you that you’ve been longing for all your life. And when you meet this man, something about him is going to draw you in a way that nobody else ever drew you and pulled you. And he’s going to love your singing. He’s going to encourage you.”

So gather up your box of tissue, and find a showing near you. It sounds like you definitely don’t want to miss this documentary. Check out the trailer below of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and be sure to share it with your friends.

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