Coming to VOD tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5 and to theatres this Wednesday, May 6: I AM BIG BIRD
Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker’s portrait of the man behind beloved children’s television characters debuted at Hot Docs last year. It went on to screen at DOC NYC, AFI Docs, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Seattle, Montclair, and Melbourne, among others.
I previously wrote about the film for DOC NYC’s program, saying:
SESAME STREET’s Big Bird may be one of the world’s most recognizable characters, but far less familiar is Caroll Spinney, the man who has brought to life the yellow- feathered Muppet – as well as the irascible Oscar the Grouch – since 1969. Through Spinney’s rich personal archive and behind-the-scenes show footage, this endearing film celebrates a career spanning nearly a half century, which includes a memorable adventure in China, a near-trip to outer space and, most importantly, an indelible impact on generations of kids.
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