Being Elmo - A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 • 75 minutes

About this movie

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.

Ratings and reviews

Saw it on PBS. Definitely a must-see for all! Greatest lesson on following your passion I've seen in a while. Highly recommend!

The journey of Kevin Clash to become one of the most important and beloved entertainers in the world. It was inspiring to see that he was in it for the kids and not for recognition or money.

Exemplifies love and compassion's ability to transcend the barriers between all people and permeate our culture in a very unique way. I highly recommend it.