BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER's JOURNEY December 16, 2011

Every day, millions tune in to “Sesame Street” to see one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters—a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Meet Kevin Clash. Growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Kevin had very different aspirations from his classmates—he wanted to be a puppeteer. He started making his own puppets at an early age from household materials (including the lining of his dad’s coat) and putting on shows for the neighborhood children. With the support of an understanding family and his own blazing talent and desire, Kevin made his dreams of joining the Muppets come true, landing a spot on “Sesame Street” and getting to work with his idol, Jim Henson. Combining amazing archival and contemporary footage, Being Elmo explores Kevin’s story in vivid detail. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and including interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others, this insightful and captivating documentary is a feel-good delight.
http://beingelmo.com/

“CRITICS' PICK! A winning tale of the persistence and creativity behind one of the most famous and fuzziest faces in the world.” -Neil Genzlinger, THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Go see the film and you'll understand what I mean and why the film won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance this year.”
-Deborah Stambler, HUFFINGTON POST

“Superb! One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. The subject is fantastic, the interviews are fantastic...” -Jenika Katz, FLIXIST.COM

Special Jury Prize Documentary WINNER, Sundance Film Festival 2011
Mill Valley Film Festival 2011
San Francisco Documentary Film Festival 2011

The film’s running time is 85 minutes; it is not rated.

Official Website: http://www.beingelmo.com/