Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
It is, like ‘Sesame Street,’ a captivating story for viewers of all ages. Even those unfamiliar with...Elmo will immediately fall under his spell.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
“Who can fail to be moved by this?” (Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor)
“Who can fail to be moved by this?” (Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor)
Genre
Documentary
Web Site
Runtime
76
Language
English
Director
Constance Marks
Cast
Bill Barretta,
Fran Brill,
Joan Ganz Cooney,
Whoopi Goldberg,
Frank Oz,
Martin P Robinson
FEATURED REVIEW
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Before you write off this documentary from Constance Marks and Philip Shane, be aware that it's not what you're expecting. You don't need to be a toddler, a parent, or a puppeteer to be touched. In fact, even Oscar the Grouch would be moved by the inspiring history of Kevin Clash, the man who gives ...
Played at
Playhouse 7 11.04.11 - 12.04.11
Monica Film Center 11.19.11 - 11.27.11
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