I’m a huge fan of Mad Men. I love Boardwalk Empire. And my all time favorite TV Series is The Wire. Now that I have a 15 month old son — Don Draper, Nucky, and Omar no longer dominate my television. Instead of violence and a whole lotta philandering, the character on my TV represents nothin’ but love. That’s right, I’m talking about Elmo. Love him or hate him, Elmo has become the face of Sesame Street for the past decade plus.

But who is the hand and voice behind the iconic puppet? Look no further than a documentary I’ve been waiting on for some time, Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey. The film has been a crowd pleaser at the festival circuit (it premiered at Sundance at the beginning of the year). The film is about the unexpected rise of Kevin Clash, the voice behind Elmo. It also has a parallel focus on the man that dominated (and still dominates) our childhood, Jim Henson. It’s rare to see behind the scenes of Muppets or Sesame Street puppets. Even if you hate the thought of children or hated your childhood, you have to admit that the world of children’s television is full of intrigue. What really is the story behind these people that have our children so happy and intrigued?

I’ve heard many great things about the film. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll have a better appreciation for the street we call Sesame.

After the jump, check out the first trailer.

Release Date: November 4th

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