July 9th, 2012
Being Elmo is available from the Dogwoof DVD Shop and other retailers now. The film is also available to be downloaded via iTunes.
Beloved by millions of children around the world, Elmo is an international icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash.
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY follows Clash’s remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmates—he wanted to be a part of Henson’s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.
Featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and Clash himself, filmmaker Constance Marks’ insightful and personal documentary tells the story of one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters and the visionary behind the icon.
Extras on the DVD include filmmaker interviews, a Q&A with Kevin and the Filmmakers from Sundance Premiere, Tau performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and an interview with puppeteer John Tartaglia.
Order Being Elmo on DVD from the Dogwoof Shop - £9.99
Order Being Elmo from iTunes - £9.99
Order Being Elmo on DVD from Amazon - price fluctuates
Read reviews and find out more about the film over on the Being Elmo website
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