Sesame Street Documentary Set For Theatrical Release

October 27th, 2014 by RVNA Production Insurance

Tribeca Film has acquired the U.S. rights to I Am Big Bird, a documentary set for release theatrically and on Video-On-Demand in the beginning of 2015.

Directed and produced by Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, the documentary focuses on Carroll Spinney, a man who has spent his life as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on ‘Sesame Street’

According to the film’s website, in addition to compelling interviews with Caroll and his luminary puppeteer cronies, the documentary will also feature fascinating material from Caroll’s personal archives such as never-before-seen footage capturing unscripted moments with giants like Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson

“Big Bird is one of the iconic figures in American television and this portrait of the man inside, Caroll Spinney, is simultaneously joyful and fascinating,” said Tribeca Film GM Todd Green. “Dave and Chad weave together years of archival footage to create a truly revealing look at the man inside the Big Bird suit.”

See the trailer for the film below:

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