Viewed in
2012 (2)
Formats
Netflix streaming (Xbox 360)
Premise
A documentary about Kevin Clash, the man behind Sesame Street's Elmo.
Loved
Everything.
Thoughts
What made this great was its journey of Kevin Clash as an artist and a fan. We got to see some fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Jim Henson workshops, from Sesame Street to The Muppets to Labyrinth. At the same time, the film had great heart, as it showed the magic of Jim Henson's genius and impact through the eyes of one of his biggest fans.
I was truly astounded by how much footage they had of Kevin in his early years. One could be skeptical in noticing how convenient that the cameras were for the first time he met Kermit Love and such. Personally, I'm not cynical about all the amazing videos of him performing. They just helped to tell a wonderful story of success.
Even if you're a casual Henson fan, I highly recommend Being Elmo. It's interesting and emotional, especially experiencing a glimmer of Jim Henson's legacy through Clash's eyes. Had I watched it sooner, I might've chosen it as my favorite documentary of 2011.
