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I Am Big Bird

2015
Streaming Video
I Am Big Bird is a feature-length documentary about Caroll Spinney, who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. This heartwarming doc chronicles the life of Caroll Spinney, the man who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. For over 4 decades, Caroll's characters have been cherished by generations of children. At 81 years old, the tenacious and enthusiastic performer has no intention of slowing down. I Am Big Bird features incredible footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces Caroll's journey from bullied child to the celebrated performer. This loving portrait peels away the instances that inspired his creation of Big Bird and as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.
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Imprint:
United States : Copper Pot Pictures, 2015.Sydney : Beamafilm Pty. Ltd.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file (86 min.) )
Notes:
Available online at Beamafilm.EnglishDescription based on online resource; title from title screen.
Credits:
Director, Dave LaMattina,Chad N. Walker
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Caroll Spinney,Jim Henson,Frank Oz
Audience:
PG Australian Classification BoardPG New Zealand Classification Board
Language:
English
BRN:
764666
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