The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of Jim Henson's meteoric rise, and Kevin's ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the Henson family of puppeteers. In addition to puppetee... (Full plot summary below)
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The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of Jim Henson's meteoric rise, and Kevin's ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the Henson family of puppeteers. In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Mr. Clash is arguably the creative force behind today's Sesame Street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. Includes interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Carroll Spinney, Joan Ganz Cooney, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and Bill Barretta.
Leave your thoughts about Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey.
| Times-PicayuneMike ScottHis a wonderful, touching story, one that made me want to scoop up every kid I know who has a scrap of creative talent, and have them watch the film. Because Elmo's story is sweet -- but Clash's is nothing short of inspiring. |
| Philadelphia WeeklySean BurnsA film without conflict. The movie simply has no time for bad feelings. |
| Boston PhoenixPeter KeoughIt's a moving, incisive portrait of an unheralded artist and a subtle glimpse into issues of race, media, and culture. |
| Seattle TimesMoira MacDonald"Kevin comes alive through Elmo," says Clash's mother in the film, and it's true. Watching him manipulate the puppet for adoring children, a kindness and joy shines through. |
| Film Journal InternationalShirley SealyA sweetly told documentary about a puppet-maker who is now one of the prime movers on "Sesame Street," the longest-running children's show in television. |
| Filmcritic.comChris Barsanti...has a welcome appreciation of craft and skill but turns away at most opportunities from exploring the human drama that lies behind them. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyThough one gets a sense there is part of the story Marks isn't telling, we do pay attention to the man behind the curtain. |
| Total FilmJamie Graham2012 is the year of the Muppet, and we don't mean Ashton Kutcher. After Jason Segel's fur-filled revival, rejoice in a documentary to make you laugh and, yes, cry. |
| San Francisco ChronicleWalter AddiegoA breezy account of a man whose obsession began early. |
| St. Louis Post-DispatchJoe WilliamsThe most mesmerizing parts of the movie make up a tutorial about how the Muppets are made and moved. |
