A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
An affectionate portrait of a big-hearted man and a fitting testament to the enduring appeal of Sesame Street.
Feel-good it may be, but I Am Big Bird is about as deep as a puppet’s pocket.
Apart from a troubled childhood, an unhappy first marriage, and a murder that randomly happened on Spinney’s property, there’s not a great deal of drama.
Verdict: Adoring documentary.
Now 81, he is a genial cove but his life is not quite as fascinating to others as he clearly finds it.
The complex character inside the Big Bird suit is revealed in this often fascinating study of a lovable man-child.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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