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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/12/12
The heartwarming motivational story of the genius behind the popular muppet, a father and a legend in the field of puppeteering. For fanatics of Sesame Street, puppets, Labyrinth, finding out the history of the icon Jim Henson, then this will be a treat. It shows the heart and history of Kevin Clash, a man who had a talent and dreams realized because of the guidance of a man named "Kermit" and working for a children's TV show. Aside from the humor involved throughout his story, the hardships and drama of being a young African American who enjoys puppets were presented. Even the dialogue was heartfelt and memorable as the man behind Elmo - "To this day, when a Make a Wish child or a sick child is there, the majority of the time, they'll ask for Elmo." Wife of Clash - "She is not a puppet, she's a real human being." Highlights favored by this reviewer were Kevin's involvement in Labyrinth while showing the late Princess Diane in the premiere, "Jim Henson stitch," the disabled kids he performed at a young age up until Elmo got immensely huge, time with his daughter and the influences of Elmo himself (can't say it here to avoid spoilers). Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is an inspirational documentary of the Executive Producer of Sesame Street attaining his dreams and meeting the man that he admired and continuing his legacy to make kids and adults learn about life and love. Touching, informative, inspiring, sensitive, joyful, relevant and entertaining. This is a keeper for all ages.
