I Am Big Bird

2014 • 86 minutes

About this movie

For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch - and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, I Am Big Bird features extraordinary footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.

Ratings and reviews

I am Big Bird traces the development of the character of Big Bird and the growth of his puppeteer, Caroll Spinney. A must see for Sesame Street fans of all ages, I am Big Bird is interesting in its behind-the-scenes view of Sesame Street and the muppets and expository, providing a unique view in to the gentle man who gives life to the iconic character. Including interviews with other Sesame Street cast and crew this movie is a fun tour in to the life of the not-so-famous man behind one of the world's most beloved children's characters.

This film confirmed what I sensed as a child...Big Bird is love! What a wonderful documentary about an extraordinary man.

Wow,I didnt know thank you AMAZIING guy