The Uplift

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR (A-minus) - It's just a matter of timing as to how and when you'll be brought to tears by this faithful examination of the life of Fred Rogers, the mastermind behind the beloved PBS children's show. Director Morgan Neville, who last yanked our heartstrings with "20 Feet From Stardom," packs an emotional punch with this examination of the too-good-to-be-true children's show host.

Members of the "Mr. Rogers" troupe have nothing but positive things to say. Credit to Neville for at least including the fact that the pioneering black cast member was kept in the closet by the host's fear of exposing kids to homosexuality. Sweet and bittersweet.

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN': EVERYMAN'S JOURNEY (2012) (B) - This is the heartwarming story of Arnel Pineda, who was an obscure cover-band singer in the Philippines before being discovered on YouTube by the members of Journey, who invited him to become an arena-rock legend. PBS veteran Ramona S. Diaz turns in a workmanlike biography of Pineda, exploring his roots (singing for his supper on the streets of Manila) and studying the effects of American superstardom on her sensitive subject.

A trip back to Pineda's hometown doesn't deliver the zip it should. There's nothing deep about this tale. The founders of Journey took a chance on a YouTube sensation, blessed him with riches, and the band is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. It worked out well for everyone. Pineda seems grateful, and he proved he belongs in the big show. Good for him.