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76 Min. Feature Documentary

Philip Shane, Co-Director
Constance Marks, Director
Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein, Constantine Limperis, Editors
Philip Shane & Justin Weinstein, Writers

Reviews:

"Remarkable. A heartwarming story of how one person realized his dream, and made significant sacrifices along the way.”
Leonard Maltin, The Huffington Post

“Critic's Pick: A winning tale of persistence and creativity.”
Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times

“Grade A: A marvelous movie.”
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

"Thumbs Up!"
Roger Ebert, At The Movies

Awards:

World Premiere Selection
Sundance Film Festival

Special Jury Award
Sundance Film Festival

Finalist
The Humanitas Prize

Audience Award
Nantucket Film Festival

Audience Award: Best Documentary
Traverse City Film Festival

Special Jury Award: Most Life Affirming Film
Traverse City Film Festival

Top Ten Audience Award
HotDocs Film Festival, Toronto

Best of SIFF Award
Seattle International Film Festival

Official Festival Selections:
American Film Institute Silverdocs
SXSW
Full Frame
Dallas•Film
Boston Independent Film Festival
And many more

World Wide Theatrical Release
Broadcast on PBS
Available on Netflix & iTunes

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.