A puppeteers journey follows clashs remarkable career, while also offering a behindthescenes look at sesame street and the jim henson workshop. Clash dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer jim henson and by displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, clash ultimately found a home on sesame street. Beloved by children of all ages around the world, elmo is an international icon. San francisco, ca the awardwinning documentary by constance marks called being elmo. Being elmo is a rare documentary that will connect across generations and cultures to delight viewers worldwide for years to come. Being elmo is a documentary film from director constance marks. Since most of us will be getting being elmo, wed like to mention that if you. Its really inspiring to see someone not only come into success from such a humble beginning, but also to be so focused from childhood at one goal.
A puppeteers journey offers a backstage look at clashs 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. Constance marks heartfelt documentary, being elmo, breaks down that wall and tells kevins amazing story while. A puppeteers journey is a 2011 american documentary film about kevin clash, the puppeteer behind the sesame street character elmo who. A puppeteers journey was one of the most talked about documentaries coming out of the.
A puppeteers journey is a 2011 american documentary film about kevin clash, the puppeteer behind the sesame street character elmo who became a rising star and created a global sensation. The story of kevin clash going from a young boy with a dream of becoming a puppeteer, to providing the voice, the heart and the soul of the worlds most beloved puppet. Millions of children tune in daily to watch elmo, yet when kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. The muppet elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Whoopi goldberg narrates elmo creator kevin clashs remarkable journey from a workingclass baltimore neighborhood to jim hensons sesame street. Other movies from 2011 with similar scores include films like from up on poppy hill, the lost valentine and win win. 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. Being elmo simply shows that if you love what you do, trust yourself, and give back to others who may need mentoring, other. In terms of being a documentary, being elmo is a fine film that goes deep into its subject, and makes for terrific viewing. This documentary follows his seclusion and final years. The making of being elmo, with director constance marks. Clash is arguably the creative force behind todays sesame street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. It never overtrumpets its simple, heartfelt message.
With kevin clash, whoopi goldberg, frank oz, bill barretta. A puppeteers journey available april 3 on digital and dvd critics pick. Documentary competition from the sundance film festival 2011 trailer genre. The first lady, elmo, and rosita partner to encourage healthy food choices for kids duration. The film traces kevin clashs rise from his modest beginnings in baltimore to his current success as the man behind elmo, one of the worlds most recognizable and adored characters.
This inspiring and awardwinning documentary film tells the story of baltimore native kevin clash, who dreamed of being a puppeteer as a child. One of the chief pleasures of sundance is wandering into a movie that you think couldnt possibly amount to anything much and being knocked out by it. A puppeteers journey 2011 pg 1h 16m documentaries whoopi goldberg narrates elmo creator kevin clashs remarkable journey from a workingclass baltimore neighborhood to jim hensons sesame street. Being elmo a puppeteers journey dvd muppet central. Far fewer people know the name kevin clash, the puppeteer who breathes the life and soul into elmo. This movies introduces fans to the man that created the puppet and the voice that is known by children around the world. Narrated by whoopi goldberg, this documentary follows the clashs. But if you saw kevin clash walking down the street you would never know he was the man behind the puppet. The film was directed and produced by independent documentary filmmaker constance marks and has started playing in theatres. A puppeteers journey premieres on pbs independent lens in april, 2012. Join kevin clash creator of elmo and filmmaker constance marks as they discuss their film being elmo. In being elmo we discover the man behind the muppet, and find that he is as lovable, wise and infinitely positive as his famous character.
Pivotal to the film is the exploration of jim hensons meteoric rise, and kevins ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the henson family of puppeteers. Oct 21, 2011 beloved by children of all ages around the world, elmo is an international icon. A puppeteers journey, the documentary of kevin clash, will finally arrive on dvd this tuesday april 3. A hit at the sundance film festival where it won the special jury prize being elmo showcases the story behind an oft. A puppeteers journey 2011 starring kevin clash and whoopi goldberg on dvd and bluray.
A puppeteers journey is a 2011 american documentary film about kevin clash, a puppeteer who performed the sesame street character elmo. Joyous trailer for the awardwinning muppet doc being. Believe in yourself, follow your dreams, and good things will come. Most of our subscribers receive their discs within two business days. A puppeteers journey, which is a 2011 american documentary movie about kevin clash, the puppeteer behind elmo, the widely beloved sesame street character the font used for the movie title in the poster is probably monotype abadi condensed extrabold designed by ong chong wah. Sep 23, 2011 being elmo, the crowdpleasing profile of the man behind elmo, arguably the mostloved muppet on sesame street, has been melting hearts on the festival circuit since premiering at. Elmo represents love, his love takes you over and warms your heart in one of the most passionate documentary s ive ever seen, being elmo. Whoopi goldberg narrates elmo creator kevin clashs remarkable journey from a workingclass baltimore. A puppeteers journey offers a backstage look at clashs life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs elmos personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world. Elmo character and name are trademarks of sesame workshop.
Yet, with all of elmo s fame, the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Whoopi goldberg narrates this inspiring film, which follows a simple chronological arc from clashs childhood to global acclaim. Being elmo directed by constance marks a winning tale of the persistence and creativity behind one of the most famous and fuzziest faces in the world. Every day, millions tune in to sesame street to see one of the worlds most adored and recognizable characters a furry red monster named elmo. I personally enjoyed how intertwined his career was with other puppeteers frank oz and jim henson.
From the minds behind 91 days, flcl, attack on titan and more. Being elmo is an uplifting film that serves as a lesson in the value of wholeheartedly pursuing your passion in order to do something that really matters. However, few people know the softspoken man behind the furry red monster. A puppeteers journey stars kevin clash, whoopi goldberg the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 25 min, and received a. Documentary films, biographical documentaries, us movies.
Most parents are very much aware of elmo, the childlike fuzzy red muppet who has become a favourite among sesame streets youthful audience. Beloved by millions of children 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. A puppeteers journey was one of the most talked about documentaries coming out of the 2011 sundance film festival. Creating a memorable puppet character isnt childs play, according to. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet the heart and soul of elmo kevin clash.
Being elmo simply shows that if you love what you do, trust yourself, and give back to others who may need mentoring, other people will recognize the joy in your work, and youll be rewarded. Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. A winning tale of the persistence and creativity behind one of the most famous and fuzziest faces in the world. Being elmo offers a rare peek inside the world of the muppets by going inside one of its most. A puppeteers journey tells the story of elmos creator kevin clash, whose childhood dream was to work with his idol, jim henson. Being elmo, a documentary on sesame street puppeteer kevin clash. Being more of an ernie fan myself, i was curious to see how i would like a story about elmo and his creator.
For those of us who were unable to see it in the theater, being elmo arrives on dvd and digital download on tuesday april 3. The documentary tells the story of clashs childhood, his love of puppets, his early success, his joining. A puppeteers journey is an inspiring documentary film that follows master puppeteer kevin clash, the man behind beloved sesame street red monster character elmo. Apr 27, 2012 great documentary about the lovable man behind the voice of elmo. A puppeteers journey is a documentary styled look at the voice behind elmo, one of the most popular sesame street characters.
Being elmo a film by constance marks available on dvd and on demand. Being elmo received its world premiere at the 2011 sundance film festival. Few people know his creator, kevin clash, who dreamed of working with his idol. A puppeteers journey was released to the big screen in select cities across the country this past year. A puppeteers journey tells the story of elmo s creator kevin clash, whose childhood dream was to work with his idol, jim henson. A hit at the sundance film festival where it won the special jury prize being elmo showcases the story behind an oftforgotten and largely invisible artistry. A puppeteers journey kevin clash grew up dreaming of working with as a master puppeteer. Narrated by whoopi goldberg, being elmo traces clashs early beginnings from backyard puppet shows to working with his idol, jim henson, and creating one of the most famous puppet characters in the world. This was a bit of a surprise, the story of a man who very early realized that his lifes path was entertaining others through puppetry, and who brought this vision to quite some level of fulfillment by being the hand and voice and heart behind the muppet elmo.
Elmo, the furry red puppet from sesame street, is one of the worlds most recognizable and lovable characters. A puppeteers journey, about legendary sesame street puppeteer kevin clash, will premiere on the emmy awardwinning pbs series independent lens, hosted by mary louise parker, on thursday, april 5, 2012 at 10 pm, followed by a special encore presentation on monday, april 9, 2012, at 10pm. Being elmo font here refers to the font used in the poster of being elmo. Being elmo director constance marks began her filmmaking career over 30 years ago as an assistant editor for the renowned cinema verite pioneers david and albert maysles. Makoto thinks hes the greatest swindler, until he mistakenly cons a mafia bigwig. Documentary films, biographical documentaries, biographical movies. Being elmo is a fantastically uplifting storythe fact that an ordinary man is behind this character is almost impossible to believe. Sep 23, 2011 the muppet elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. The truth is that this movie made me a fan of kevin clash. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways. Today, he is the man behind one of sesame streets most beloved characters. A puppeteers journey is above the average cinafilm score for movies made in 2011, which stands at 59%. The documentary is well made, tells the whole story of elmo, and though i dont get emotional very easily, this certainly gave me a lump in my throat a couple of times. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the constance marksdirected.
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