I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (Movie)

2015 / Director: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker / Avg Rating: 7.5 out of 10

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.

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