Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
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2011-10-21
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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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.
Released
2011-10-21
Runtime
80
Director
Constance Marks
Budget
$0
Revenue
$286201
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
Constance Marks Productions
Casts
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Kevin Clash
Kevin Clash
Bill Barretta
Bill Barretta
Fran Brill
Fran Brill
Joan Ganz Cooney
Joan Ganz Cooney
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Kermit Love
Kermit Love
Martin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell
Cheryl Henson
Cheryl Henson
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney