Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-04-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

80 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (5496 Reviews)

Director:

Constance Marks

Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Whoopi Goldberg Bill Barretta Fran Brill Carson Carr

Writer:

Philip Shane

Justin Weinstein

Fullplot:

The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of Jim Henson's meteoric rise, and Kevin's ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the Henson family of puppeteers. In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Mr. Clash is arguably the creative force behind today's Sesame Street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. Includes interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Carroll Spinney, Joan Ganz Cooney, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and Bill Barretta.

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