DOCUTAH AND SUNDANCE JOIN FORCES TO BRING SOUTHERN UTAH A FREE SCREENING OF 2018’S BEST FILM WITH PRODUCER Q&A!
By Adam Mast
DocUtah returns to beautiful St. George, UT with another collection of entertaining and informative documentaries from around the world in just a couple of weeks but on Friday, August 24th, this venerable documentary film fest is joining forces with the legendary Sundance Film Festival to bring Southern Utah a free screening of 2018’s very best film, WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? I’ve been very vocal about my undeniable love for this film since seeing it earlier this year at Sundance. It’s a movie that everyone should see, particularly in today’s harsh, argumentative climate. You can read my glowing review here. What’s more, this special free screening will include a Q & A with producer, Nicholas Ma. All the more reason to attend! Word to the wise, though, bring a box of Kleenex with you because you’re going to need them.
DocUtah and Sundance will host this free screening of WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? at the Eccles Theater on the DSU campus at 6 PM on Friday, August 24th.
About the Film:
Director: Morgan Neville
Rated PG-13
Fred Rogers used puppets and play to explore complex social issues: race, disability, equality, and tragedy, helping form the American concept of childhood. He spoke directly to children and they responded enthusiastically. Yet today, his impact is unclear. Have we lived up to Fred’s ideal of good neighbors?
Sundance Press Release:
We’re excited to bring the Summer Film Series to St. George for the first time with a special FREE screening of the heartwarming Fred Rogers documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” presented in collaboration with the DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival. Producer Nicholas Ma will join us for a Q&A after the film, so bring your questions (and your tissues)!
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. This screening is indoors and capacity is limited, so please arrive early. RSVP is encouraged but not required. The 2018 Summer Film Series is free and open to the public—no ticket needed.
