Category: Documentary
All Genres: Documentary
Release Year: 2011
Country: USA
Runtime:
Rating: 8.3 (164)
Languages: English
Director: Constance MarksPhilip Shane
Sound: Dolby
Taglines:
Writing by: Philip Shane –
Justin Weinstein –
Produced by: Corinne LaPook – producer
Constance Marks – producer
James J. Miller – producer (as James Miller)
Cast: Bill Barretta –
Fran Brill –
Kevin Clash –
Joan Ganz Cooney –
Whoopi Goldberg –
Rosie O'Donnell –
Frank Oz –
Martin P. Robinson –
Caroll Spinney –
Music: Joel Goodman
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Plot Outline:
The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet – the heart and soul of Elmo – Kevin Clash.
Plot: The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of Jim Henson's meteoric rise, and Kevin's ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the Henson family of puppeteers. In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Mr. Clash is arguably the creative force behind today's Sesame Street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. Includes interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Carroll Spinney, Joan Ganz Cooney, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and Bill Barretta.
Crazy Credits: We know about 1 Crazy Credits. One of them reads:
Johnny English prepares a meal for Kate, chopping and washing the ingredients in time with the music.
