great biopic, but not enough
For Muppet fans, this is a nice little biopic that summarizes Henson's life and achievements with the Muppets. It was nice to see interviews with Jim Henson and the gang. Unfortunately, this documentary is way too short at around 50 minutes. It skims over Henson's Sam and Friends show (which was on for 8 years), barely mentions Dark Crystal, and doesn't even cover Labyrinth. The documentary was obviously made during the 1980s and aired during an hour-long segment of TV.
However, now more than ever it's crucial that somebody go back and make a fitting tribute to Henson, covering his work in greater depth. The art of puppetry for film is dying out. There are a few signs of revival, such as renewed interest in Fraggle Rock and the new Muppets movie, but generally CG is taking over. In a few years, it will be impossible for people to understand why we loved the Muppets so much as kids.
As the only documentary I've seen thus far, Henson's Place is good for what it...
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