Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Movie 1h 20m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2011, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is a documentary movie. It is directed by Constance Marks. The cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman and Frank Oz. The running time is 1h 20m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Constance MarksDirector
- Whoopi Goldbergas Narrator (voice)
- Hugh Jackmanas Self
- Frank Ozas Self
- Rosie O'Donnellas Self
- Bill Barrettaas Self
- Kevin Clashas Self
- Fran Brillas Self
- Joan Ganz Cooneyas Self
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Questions about Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
- What genre is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
- Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman, Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Bill Barretta appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
- Constance Marks directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey.
- How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey runs for 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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