Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

Directed by Constance Marks

Documentary · 1h 20m

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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Cast

Whoopi Goldberg Narrator (voice) Frank Oz Self Kevin Clash Self Bill Barretta Self Fran Brill Self Joan Ganz Cooney Self Arsenio Hall Self Hugh Jackman Self Kermit Love Self Martin P. Robinson Self Rosie O'Donnell Self Cheryl Henson Self

Crew

Director
Constance Marks
Writer
Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
Director of Photography
James J. Miller
Original Music Composer
Joel Goodman
Editor
Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
Producer
Corinne LaPook, Constance Marks, James J. Miller

Details

Release date
2011-10-21
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Constance Marks Productions
Box office
$286,201