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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Directed by
Dave LaMattina
and
Chad N. Walker
Not Rated
2014
86m
Documentary
,
Biography
,
and more
7.5
84%
80%
Watch Free
Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
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Cast of I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
Jim Henson
Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
Frank Oz
Self
Emilio Delgado
Self
Sonia Manzano
Self
Bob McGrath
Self
Matt Vogel
Self
Norman Stiles
Self
Jon Stone
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Roscoe Orman
Self
Lianzi Ouyang
Self
Tony Thaxton
Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story Ratings & Reviews
Washington Post
Michael O'Sullivan
There's little sour to temper the sweetness of this portrait.
Seattle Times
Moira MacDonald
Though its gooey, sentimental soundtrack is a misstep - this story is quite sweet enough already - "I Am Big Bird" is mesmerizing for anyone (and that's a lot of us) who grew up with "Sesame Street."
Christian Science Monitor
Peter Rainer
Affectionately saccharine.
Detroit News
Tom Long
There's no ducking the frank admiration and love on display in "I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story." Then again, there's a lot to love and admire here. It's freaking Big Bird.
Chicago Sun-Times
Richard Roeper
These sobering moments aside, the great bulk of "I Am Big Bird" is a Sunny Day, Sweepin' the Clouds Away, brightly colored tribute to the man and his art.
Los Angeles Times
Betsy Sharkey
The kind of heartwarming, sentimental tale of a gentle soul that the PBS show's iconic character would love.
Chicago Reader
J. R. Jones
Behind-the-scenes footage provides some fascinating glimpses of Sesame Street being blocked.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Steven Rea
Spinney comes across as a man whose warm spirit is literally at the core of the loving, if loopy Big Bird.
Arizona Republic
Randy Cordova
Befitting the subject matter, the movie is sweet-natured and sentimental.
San Francisco Chronicle
Walter V. Addiego
A celebration of an artist who's utterly delighted an international audience of children - and more than a few adults.
Variety
Ronnie Scheib
Schmaltz continually threatens to overcome genius in this super-sentimental account of gifted puppeteer Caroll Spinney.
RogerEbert.com
Sheila O'Malley
"I Am Big Bird" is a loving personal profile of Spinney, with memories and anecdotes shared by his wife, his children, his co-workers and friends.
NPR
Linda Holmes
For Muppet enthusiasts or just folks who like to hear about unusual jobs, it's worth seeking out.
Movie Mezzanine
Odie Henderson
...I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is a profoundly moving documentary.
AV Club
Jesse Hassenger
Spinney's unassuming career is worth celebrating, even if it doesn't provide much of a story.
The Hollywood Reporter
Frank Scheck
If there was ever a man lucky enough to have found his true calling in life, it's the subject of Dave LaMattina and Chad N. Walker's affecting documentary.
New York Daily News
Joe Neumaier
You'll find a few touching moments and some iconic images for Gen-X viewers, but don't expect any feathers to get ruffled.
The Dissolve
Jen Chaney
This is a profile of a decent man who is permanently associated with a revered pop-cultural icon.
New York Times
Neil Genzlinger
The film gets a little syrupy at times, but Mr. Spinney is forthright and engaging throughout.
Slant Magazine
Chuck Bowen
The transcendence that the film offers isn't to be taken lightly considering the near impossibility of living professionally as an artist.
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