Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Fran Brill, Joan Ganz Cooney, Arsenio Hall, Hugh Jackman
Original language
English
First release
October 21, 2011 (Romania)
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
Producer
Constance Marks, Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller
Cinematography
James J. Miller
Editing
Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
Music
Joel Goodman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Mill Valley Film Festival 2011 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2011 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2011 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Romania | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 27, 2012 |
| Streaming | South Korea | March 5, 2024 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Full credits
| Director | Constance Marks |
| 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), Caroll Spinney (Self) |
| Screenplay | Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane |
| Producer | Constance Marks, Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller |
| Cinematography | James J. Miller |
| Editing | Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane |
| Music | Joel Goodman |
Additional data: TMDB.
