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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
7.2 / 10• 2011• 1h 20m•PG• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Frank Oz
Self
Kevin Clash
Self
Bill Barretta
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Hugh Jackman
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Constance Marks's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
