Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Friday, Aug 3, 7:30 pm
Saturday, Aug 4, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Aug 5, 5:30 pm
Monday, Aug 6, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Aug 7, 7:30 pm

For over thirty years, Fred Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, writer and producer was beamed daily into homes across America. In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred and his cast of puppets and friends spoke directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues, in a simple, direct fashion. There hadn’t been anything like Mr. Rogers on television before and there hasn’t been since.

Though he may be best known today as a soft-spoken, cardigan-wearing children’s television host, in reality, Fred Rogers’ career represents a sustained attempt to present a coherent, beneficent view about how we should best speak to children about important matters and how television could be used as a positive force in our society.

In Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (Twenty Feet from Stardom) looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas. While the nation changed around him, Fred Rogers stood firm in his beliefs about the importance of protecting childhood. Neville pays tribute to this legacy with the latest in his series of highly engaging, moving documentary portraits of essential American artists.

Director: Morgan Neville

Cast: Joanne Rogers, Fred Rogers, Francois Clemmons

"Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations." - Certified Fresh on Rotton Tomatoes

Running Time: 94 minutes
Rating: PG13

The Lincoln Loves the Neighborhood! At each screening of "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" the Lincoln Theatre welcomes "our neighbors" and community partners to take a few moments before the film to spotlight the many ways our neighbors benefit from these local agencies, and ways YOU can help.

League of Women Voters of Skagit County - Friday 8/3
Skagit PFLAG - Saturday 8/4
The Skagit Civil Discourse Project - Sunday 8/5
Community Action of Skagit County - Monday 8/6
Volunteers of America Western Washington, Dispute Resolution Center of Skagit County - Tuesday 8/7

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Film Prices:

Lincoln Theatre Members get a $2 discount on the following prices:

General: $10.50
Seniors, Students and Active Military: $9.50
Children 12 and under: $8.00

Sunday Bargain Prices:

General: $9.00
Children 12 and under: $7.50

Add $2.00 to the above prices for 3D screenings

All prices include a $1.50 Preservation Fee that goes directly into our capital account for preservation of the Lincoln Theatre and its programs.