How did Jim Henson inspire generations of dreamers? Director Ron Howard chronicles the life and legacy of this master puppeteer in “Jim Henson Idea Man.” The documentary follows Henson’s life from working on local television to crafting a highly regarded filmography.
Along the way, he would see The Muppets become pop culture icons in their own right with a TV series and several box office hits.
Henson’s work also extended to children’s education programming with the much beloved “Sesame Street.” READ MORE: Scott Derrickson To Direct A Sequel To Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’ This film is far from the first documentary by Howard — his non-fiction projects span several decades.
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