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. [show more]
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Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who brings Elmo to life, and filmmaker Constance Marks introduces viewers to the man behind the Muppet in this documentary. BEING ELMO offers a backstage look at Clash's life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs Elmo's personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world.
Documentary about the life of Kevin Clash, the man behind the much-loved Sesame Street puppet Elmo. The film traces Clash's life from a young boy in Baltimore harbouring the unusual dream of working as a puppeteer, to becoming the voice, heart and soul of Elmo, one of the world's best-known puppet characters.
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