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THE MOST-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Directed by Academy Award® winner Ron Howard, JIM HENSON IDEA MAN chronicles the story of extraordinary artist and visionary Jim Henson. In his 36-year career, Henson created some of the world’s most cherished characters, including classic Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy and all of Sesame Street’s iconic residents, including Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, and Bert and Ernie. Henson also directed beloved fantasy films like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family,
JIM HENSON IDEA MAN is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson’s illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life. Using never-before-seen personal archival home movies, photographs, sketches, and Henson’s personal diaries, as well as interviews with those who knew him best, the film is the definitive portrait of one of the world’s most inspiring and iconoclastic creators.
JIM HENSON IDEA MAN
For Your Emmy® Consideration
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program
Ron Howard
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program
Sierra Neal, Paul Crowder, ACE
Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special
David Fleming
Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program
Mark Monroe
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program
Tony Volante, Michael Jones
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Program
Daniel Timmons, Jeremy S. Bloom, Ian Cymore, Ryan Rubin
Outstanding Cinematography For a Nonfiction Program
Igor Martinovic, Vanja Cernjul
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"Ron Howard has made a movie that every young artist
should watch (and older ones, too)."
The New York Times
"Ron Howard renews appreciation for the Muppet mastermind.
All hail Jim Henson, now and forever."
The Los Angeles Times
"Ron Howard Takes a Loving, Honest Look at Muppets Creator.
Skillful, honest and sympathetic, this is the kind of film
you’d want about Jim Henson."
The Wrap
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