Documentary on the life and career of Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney, the man behind cherished childhood characters Big Bird...
Documentary on the life and career of Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney, the man behind cherished childhood characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. At the age of 78, he has no plans on retiring.
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84 %76 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
80 %2,758 reviewsAudience score rating
"[Fails] to fully capture the actual art of puppeteering, with woefully few substantial excerpts from the show itself."
Variety"This sweet if superfluous doc shows that Spinney is Big Bird, a tireless performer who refuses to retire."
Total Film"It’s an adoring portrait — almost cloyingly so — with an emotional soundtrack that grates a little."
Time Out"Breezes by a couple of opportunities to dig deeper into thornier subject matter, but those minor oversights don’t hurt the film in any significant way."
The Dissolve"Shines a much deserved spotlight on this unheralded artist."
Hollywood Reporter"An affectionate portrait of a big-hearted man and a fitting testament to the enduring appeal of Sesame Street."
Empire MagazineI Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story | Details
- Runtime
- 91
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
