Review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) by Jennifer T — 23 Aug 2012

Enjoyed this film about the man responsible for "Elmo" and his journey as a puppeteer.

This review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) was written by Jennifer T on 23 Aug 2012.

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

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