Film Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor

Join us for the final program in our series Beyond the Divide, presented by Millions of Conversations and hosted by Nashville Public Library. Beyond the Divide is an eight-part series presented by Millions of Conversations (MoC) that brings together Nashville to build trust, share meaningful conversations, and unite around common values for a shared future. Through film screenings and community panel discussions, the series is designed as an experience bringing together Middle Tennesseans to engage in deep, intentional conversations that reinforce that there is more that unites us in communities across the U.S. than divides us.

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville and producer Nicholas Ma—the same creative team behind Leap of Faith—Won’t You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at America’s most beloved neighbor: Fred Rogers. Through archival footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments, the film explores Rogers’ radically kind ideas and uncompromising vision for public television. More than a portrait of a man, it is a reflection on empathy, community, and the enduring impact of listening to and valuing every person. The documentary invites audiences to consider how small acts of kindness can build bridges across our deepest divides.

Run Time: 1:34 + Guided table conversations led by trained MoC facilitators after screening.

Co-Hosts: Metro Human Relations Commission. Film Director and Producer in attendance.

Includes guided discussion facilitated by trained MoC facilitators after the panel discussion.