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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Documentary

2011, Movie, 1h 20min

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.

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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...a sweet, affecting film portrait of Kevin Clash, a puppeteer best known for making the red-furred Elmo a breakout character on Sesame Street.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marc Savlov

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...an engrossingly layered documentary.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Meet Kevin Clash, the man behind the beloved Muppet Elmo. From his childhood dreams to his big break working with Jim Henson, this documentary takes you on a journey to learn about the passion and creativity that brought Elmo to life. With narration by Whoopi Goldberg and interviews with Sesame Street legends, see the unforgettable story of how one man's talent and dedication made Elmo an international icon for children of all ages.

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