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Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard captures Henson's restless creativity, ambition, and artistic evolution in the style and spirit of his complex subject, an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations, and created some of the world’s most beloved characters. Featuring new interviews with Henson's closest collaborators and children, as well as never-before-seen materials from his personal archives—including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries— Howard brings us an entertaining and insightful look at a man whose boundless imagination changed the world.
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Jim Henson Idea Man | Q&A Panel
Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard captures Henson's restless creativity, ambition, and artistic evolution in the style and spirit of his complex subject, an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations, and created some of the world’s most beloved characters. Featuring new interviews with Henson's closest collaborators and children, as well as never-before-seen materials from his personal archives—including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries— Howard brings us an entertaining and insightful look at a man whose boundless imagination changed the world.

This screening will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with Director Ron Howard, Producers Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, and Margaret Bodde, moderated by Variety's Addie Morfoot.

Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim’s personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    108 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Ron Howard
  • Screenwriter
    Mark Monroe
  • Producer
    Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Mark Monroe, Christopher St. John, Margeret Bodde
  • Executive Producer
    Paul Crowder, Meredith Kaulfers, Michael Rosenberg
  • Cinematographer
    Igor Martinovic, Vanja Cernjul, John Chater, Jenni Morello