Film
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
- 4:30PM
Sneak preview co-presented by DOC NYC
For over 40 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by television audiences as the human voice behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. This soul-stirring documentary—featuring a wealth of behind-the-scenes archival material—delves into the life and art of the man behind the yellow suit: an endearing figure who, through a lifetime of ups and downs, has never let go of the childlike sense of wonder that made his characters so indelible.
Preceded by Melvin the Birder, directed by Spencer Lott & David Emmite.
by filmmakers and Caroll Spinney
This screening will feature appearances by directors Dave LaMattina and Chad N. Walker and puppeteer Caroll Spinney. Spinney performs on Sesame Street as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch and has won four Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards.