What Would Mister Rogers Do?

I first met him 21 years ago, and now our friendship is the subject of a new movie. He’s never been more revered — or more misunderstood.

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Nov 7 · 28 min read
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By Tom Junod

A long time ago, a man of resourceful and relentless kindness saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. He trusted me when I thought I was…

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