I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

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Think you know everything there is to know about Sesame Street? You don't. You might know that Frank Oz turned down an offer to play Big Bird, but you probably don't know that until a last minute change of heart by NASA, Big Bird was supposed to go to space aboard the Challenger. Or you may know that Oscar the Grouch got his voice from a cantankerous cabbie, but you'd be surprised to learn that a fire in his trash can almost led to Caroll's untimely demise. Caroll's stories a... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story:

Caroll Spinney
Jim Henson
Joan Ganz Cooney
Frank Oz
Emilio Delgado
Sonia Manzano

Full Plot Details

Think you know everything there is to know about Sesame Street? You don't. You might know that Frank Oz turned down an offer to play Big Bird, but you probably don't know that until a last minute change of heart by NASA, Big Bird was supposed to go to space aboard the Challenger. Or you may know that Oscar the Grouch got his voice from a cantankerous cabbie, but you'd be surprised to learn that a fire in his trash can almost led to Caroll's untimely demise. Caroll's stories are the stuff of legend. He has been a constant presence in our lives for over 40 years, his path weaving through American history like that of Forrest Gump. His time inside the Bird has taught him about the world and about himself. I AM BIG BIRD will peel away the instances in Caroll's life that inspired his creation of characters that influenced generations of children. And, as the yellow feathers give way to gray hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.

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Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) - 10/10 by Michael D. ReidIt coalesces into a highly entertaining, surprise-packed and enjoyably nostalgic experience.
Oregonian - 9/10 by Marc MohanWith the heyday of "Sesame Street" undeniably in the past, "I Am Big Bird" will primarily appeal to nostalgic grownups. But as Spinney demonstrates, you're never too old to be a kid at heart.
Variety - 9/10 by Ronnie ScheibAs endless processions of friends and colleagues attest to Spinney’s genius, and the filmmakers wallow in never-before-seen behind-the-scenes imagery, they fail to fully capture the actual art of puppeteering, with woefully few substantial excerpts from the show itself.
Reeling Reviews - 9/10 by Robin CliffordThe main thing I got out of "I Am Big Bird" is this: Big Bird = unconditional love.
NPR - 9/10 by Linda HolmesFor Muppet enthusiasts or just folks who like to hear about unusual jobs, it's worth seeking out.
RogerEbert.com - 9/10 by Sheila O'MalleyPulling back the curtain to see how Carrol Spinney "does it" is not only a revelation of technique but a reminder of just how brilliant he is as a puppeteer and as an actor.
San Francisco Chronicle - 8/10 by Walter V. AddiegoA celebration of an artist who's utterly delighted an international audience of children - and more than a few adults.
Arizona Republic - 8/10 by Randy CordovaThe movie is fascinating when it looks at the mechanics of Big Bird, which are physically challenging.
Chicago Sun-Times - 8/10 by Richard RoeperI Am Big Bird is a loving, respectful (if at times shamelessly sentimental) portrayal of Spinney.
San Diego Union-Tribune - 8/10 by Nina GarinYes, there's a lot of information in "I Am Big Bird," and sometimes it is a bit self-serving. But at the heart is a love story between Spinney, that big, yellow bird and all of us.

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