For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on “Sesame Street” — 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: The Caroll Spinney Story features extraordinary footage of Spinney’s earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. Using current interviews and never‐before‐seen home videos capturing intimate moments from his life and career, the documentary explores the events that inspired his creation of characters that have influenced generations of children. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story starts Friday, May 15
Documentary, biography, drama – NR – 87 min – Tickets $9 – Get tickets online
Fri, May 15: 7:15 p.m.
Sat, May 16: 7:15
Sun, May 17: 5:15
Mon, May 18: 7:15
Tues, May 19: 7:15
Weds, May 20: 7:15
Thurs, May 21: 7:15
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