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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 received generally positive reviews.[1][2] It was shown at many film festivals, including the April 2014 Hot Docs Festival.[3][4]

Reception

Commercial performance

The film grossed $75,156 in box office receipts and $174,553 in DVD sales, bringing the total revenue 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. ^ a b "I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story". Metacritic. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "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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