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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

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6.9
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Original title
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Year
Running time
76 min.
Country
United States United States
Director
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Documentary
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Genre
Documentary | Independent Film (US). Puppets. Biography
Synopsis
Each and every day, millions of kids tune in to Sesame Street to see one of the world’s most adored and recognizable children’s characters, a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet, with all of Elmo’s fame, the man behind the Muppet is able to walk down the street without being recognized.

Meet Kevin Clash. As an average teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Kevin had very different aspirations from his classmates—he wanted to be a puppeteer. More specifically, he wanted to be part of Jim Henson’s team of Muppeteers, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him every step of the way, Kevin made those dreams come true. Combining amazing archival footage with material from the present day, filmmaker Constance Marks explores his story in vivid detail, chronicling the meteoric rise of Jim Henson’s Muppets in the process. (From Sundance.org)
Awards
2011: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Audience Award
2011: Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize - Documentary. 2 nominations
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
Constance Marks
6.9
(169)
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