Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
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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Being Elmo- Philadelphia Film Festival
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Frequently asked questions about Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey in the United States?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey for free?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, and Fran Brill. Constance Marks is the director.
How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).
When did Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey come out?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was released on October 21, 2011.
Which studio made Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was produced by Constance Marks Productions in the United States.
How much did Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey make at the box office?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey grossed $286,201 worldwide.
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