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- Directed by Constance Marks, Philip Shane
- Written by Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
- Starring Kevin Clash
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Synopsis:
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY follows Kevin Clash's remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmateshe wanted to be a part of Henson's team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.
Won: Special Jury Prize - Documentary, 2011 Sundance Film Festival
Nominated: Outstanding Documentary, 2012 Image Awards
Review: "Even committed Elmo-haters may be converted by the time the closing credits roll, because Marks smartly locates the heart of the movie in Clash's devotion to Henson." -- Noel Murray, THE A.V. CLUB (Read more)
Genres: Documentary
- More on Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey:
- Official film Web site
- Official Elmo Web site
