I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is a 2014 American documentary film about Caroll Spinney, the original performer of Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. The film has received generally positive reviews.[1][2] It has been shown at many film festivals, including the April 2014 Hot Docs Festival.[3][4]

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Film poster
Directed by
Screenplay byDave LaMattina
Starring
CinematographyChad N. Walker
Edited byChad N. Walker
Release date
  • April 27, 2014 (2014-04-27) (Hot Docs)
  • May 6, 2015 (2015-05-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$75,156

Reception

Commercial performance

The film grossed $75,156 in box office receipts and $174,553 in DVD sales, bringing the total revenue up to $249,709.[5]

Critical reception

The film has received positive reviews. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 73 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Every bit as good-natured as longtime fans might hope, I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story offers heartwarming behind-the-scenes perspective on a cultural icon."[2] On Metacritic, the film received a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[1]

References
  1. "I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story". Metacritic. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  2. "I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  3. Mullen, Patrick (May 1, 2014). "REVIEW: I Am Big Bird - The Carroll Spinney Story". Point of View. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  4. Cipriani, Casey (October 27, 2014). "Tribeca Film Acquires Caroll Spinney Doc 'I Am Big Bird'". Indiewire. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  5. "I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved December 21, 2020.


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