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Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

Documentary3.9

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

May 18, 2024 · Directed by Ron Howard

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Cast & crew

Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self
Dave Goelz
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Rita Moreno
Self
Jennifer Connelly
Self
Brian Henson
Self
Lisa Henson
Self
Alex Rockwell
Self
Heather Henson
Self
Cheryl Henson
Self
Bonnie Erickson
Self

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