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