Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) redefined the documentary form by proving that radical kindness could be cinema's most powerful force. Morgan Neville's film explores Fred Rogers' legacy through archival clips and interviews, revealing how he addressed death, divorce, and racism on children's television. The film’s worldwide box office of $22.8 million was over 300 times its production budget, a performance faster than the average documentary. Its emotional resonance was underscored by an 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, outperforming #7 Free Solo's 98%.