The Season’s Most Emmy-Nominated Documentary on Disney+

“Jim Henson Idea Man” invites us to explore the captivating mind of this extraordinary creative visionary, tracing his journey from a young puppeteer on local television to the global triumph of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard skillfully captures Henson’s relentless creativity, ambition, and artistic growth in a manner that reflects the essence of this intricate individual – an artist who transformed television, ignited the imagination of countless generations, and gave life to some of the most cherished characters in the world. With fresh interviews from Henson’s closest collaborators and children, alongside exclusive materials from his personal archives – including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries – Howard presents an engaging and profound glimpse into the life of a man whose limitless imagination left an indelible mark on the world.

CREDITS: “Jim Henson Idea Man” is produced and directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein, Margaret Bodde, Justin Wilkes, Mark Monroe and Christopher St. John, with Paul Crowder, Meredith Kaulfers and Michael Rosenberg serving as executive producers.