This timely story about the triumph of kindness over cynicism is based on the real friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After the jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about friendship, decency, and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.

Producers: Youree Henley, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtetaub, Leah Holzer
Writers: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Cooper

Q&A with Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, and Tom Junod following screening