Watch the trailer below then stick around for our observations.
Not only was Jim Henson a puppeteer, but he was also interested in animation. From a sketch of Big Bird that spouts feathers, to sketches of Kermit and the Sam and Friends gang being drawn before our eyes, to an invisible force sewing / painting the original Kermit from Jim's grandmothers old coat, it looks like we're going to see his "Ideas" literally come to life.
We're going to get a peak of the world of Jim Henson's creations outside of their productions, and see how they grew into a worldwide phenomenon with toys, and being features in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade..
Not only will there be interviews with Henson's children, we'll learn how Henson's success impacted his family.
JIM!
Of course being a documentary about Jim Henson, we'll also get insights into the man himself; what his influences were, and what drove his to not give up on his dreams.
Jim Henson: Idea Man from Academy Award Winning Director Ron Howard streams May 31 on Disney+.