Fred Rogers was for decades an American cultural icon, with his children's television show, "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood". An ordained minister, his Christian faith was the driving force of his life and "way of being." He viewed his television show as a ministry and both in his talks to children as well as his many relationships with a wide variety of people, always strived to treat everyone of every age with honesty, kindness, grace, and respect. These themes come through brilliantly in the movie and remind us of the power and attraction that comes from a life well-lived on behalf of others. We could use more people like Fred Rogers in public life today.
