Review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) by Raphael F — 31 May 2012

A life-affirming documentary. Refreshing and honest.

This review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) was written by Raphael F on 31 May 2012.

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has generally received very positive reviews.

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