Being Elmo [DVD]

Features

• Type: DVD
• Studio: Mongrel Media
• Language(s): english
• Director(s): Constance Marks
• Actor(s): Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz

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. Review "The feel good movie of the year." -- Raffi Asdourian, THE FILM STAGE Critic's Pick "A winning tale of the persistence and creativity behind one of the most famous and fuzziest faces in the world." -- Neil Genzlinger, NEW YORK TIMES Grade: A "Marvelous." -- Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Special Jury Prize - Documentary -- Sundance Film Festival Top Ten Audience Favourite -- Hot Docs