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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 · Movie · PG · 80 min · ★ 7.2 · 83% critics

Documentary

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.

Also known as Inside Elmo

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Details
Years
2011
Release date
2011-10-21
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
80 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (152 votes)

Themes

  • puppeteer
  • puppet
  • biography
  • puppetry
  • woman director

Cast & crew

Directed by Constance Marks