Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
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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Being Elmo- Philadelphia Film FestivalOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-10-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$286K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Constance Marks
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
- Original Score
- Joel Goodman
- Original Title
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $286K
- Production Studios
- Constance Marks Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Constance Marks
Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
Joel Goodman
James J. Miller
Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller, Constance Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Corinne LaPook
Producer
Joel Goodman
Original Music Composer
James J. Miller
Producer
Constance Marks
Producer
Justin Weinstein
Writer
Constance Marks
Director
Philip Shane
Writer
Philip Shane
Editor
James J. Miller
Director of Photography
Justin Weinstein
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey about?
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.
Who directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was directed by Constance Marks.
Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
The principal cast of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey includes Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Fran Brill.
When was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey released and how long is it?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey make at the box office?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey grossed $286K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was composed by Joel Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).