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  • Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
  • Opened October 21, 2011 (LA 10/21) | Runtime:1 hr 25 min
  • PG
    A Brief Drug Reference and Some Mild Language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • BEING ELMO chronicles the life story of puppeteer Kevin Clash – the multiple award-winning persona behind the furry red monster Elmo of television’s Sesame Street. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Kevin had very different Read More
  • Cast: Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Cheryl Henson, Rosie O'Donnell
  • Director: Constance Marks
  • Genres: Biography, Film, TV & Radio, Film & Television History

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  • Must Go!

    A must-see movie for all generations!

    by Cassadine555

    I saw this film during it's premiere weekend. I urge everyone to see it. It's amazing to see how a little boy's dream and passion evolved into one of the most important figures of our time. Elmo's kind, compassionate, and innocent spirit is the type of character that this society needs and it's all due to the generosity and compassionate heart of it's puppeteer, Mr. Kevin Clash.

    This film leads us on a journey of pure love beginning with Mr. Clash's parents, to all of his mentors, to Mr. Clash's love for his audience (of all ages), ending with Mr.Clash's mentoring of a new generation of puppeteers.

    This film will make you cry, will make you cheer, will make you laugh, and will make you love mankind. Thank you to Constance Marks for making this remarkable and inspiring film. Do not miss it.

    P.S. Special thanks to Mr. Clash for meeting the fans outside of the theater. Your generosity goes beyond words. Much success with this film.

    Wilma :)

  • Must Go!

    A must see for everyone!

    by laura694

    Kevin's inspirational story draws you in from the very beginning and keeps you captivated til the credits roll. It's amazing to see how a young boy's passion led him to become the voice of one of the most beloved puppets of all times.

  • I'm In

    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey review

    by mr_movie_rater_2

    elmo is awesome!!!!!!!

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Go Avg. Critic Score 71 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    A marvelous movie.

  • 90
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    Being Elmo is a rare documentary that will connect across generations and...

  • 88
    Philadelphia Inquirer | Carrie Rickey

    Though one gets a sense there is part of the story Marks isn't telling, we do...

  • 83
    The A.V. Club | Noel Murray

    The moral to Clash's story? It's surprisingly easy being red.

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