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Beloved by millions of children around the world, Elmo is an international icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash.
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Being Elmo follows Clash s remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmates he wanted to be a part of Henson s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis.
With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.
Featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and Clash himself, filmmaker Constance Marks insightful and personal documentary tells the story of one of the world s most adored and recognizable characters and the visionary behind the icon.
Awards and Accreditations:
Sundance Film Festival, Special Jury Prize - Documentary, 2011.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Over the last month I have seen both Kevin MacDonald's documentary 'Marley' and 'Being Elmo.' Being Elmo is the far superior film.
Charting puppeteer Kevin Clash's rise from poverty in Baltimore, to protege to the great Jim Henson, and ultimately the man behind Elmo. It's a story of self-belief, having to confidence to follow dreams, and ultimately the hardwork required to achieving those dreams.
Suitable for viewing by young children [although they might be bored by the non-Elmo sections of the film.] I also advise viewing with tissues at the ready. There's a scene with a dying child who's last wish is to meet Elmo. I had tears streaming down my cheeks.
Best film of 2012.
Charting puppeteer Kevin Clash's rise from poverty in Baltimore, to protege to the great Jim Henson, and ultimately the man behind Elmo. It's a story of self-belief, having to confidence to follow dreams, and ultimately the hardwork required to achieving those dreams.
Suitable for viewing by young children [although they might be bored by the non-Elmo sections of the film.] I also advise viewing with tissues at the ready. There's a scene with a dying child who's last wish is to meet Elmo. I had tears streaming down my cheeks.
Best film of 2012.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have seen some good and bad examples of documentaries. Seeing this at the cinema, I can say that this is darn near perfect. I was like putty in the hands of this movie, completely engrossed and enchanted. I think some people think all you need is an angle or an unusual subject matter to make a documentary, but what you really need is heart and worthwhile subject matter. This film has both by the bucket loads. My favourite film of the film so far.
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Being more of an Ernie fan myself, I was curious to see how I would like a story about Elmo and his creator. Long story short: I loved it. The documentary is well made, tells the whole story of Elmo, and though I don't get emotional very easily, this certainly gave me a lump in my throat a couple of times. Kevin Clash is an inspirational man, not just the operator of a puppet.
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