Muppets., Music and Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is diving into the unique and enchanting world of the greatest puppeteer of all time with a special season commemorating the 25th year since Jim Henson's passing. Coming direct from the depths of the Henson Foundation's vaults, Muppets™, Music and Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy will screen at ACMI from Monday 21 September to Sunday 11 October 2015.

Muppets™, Music and Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy explores Henson's experimental films, TV commercials, animations, as well as his work on arguably the most famous and influential of all television programs, Sesame Street. Guest speaker Martin Baker (UK) from the Jim Henson Foundation will share his fascinating insights into the puppeteer extraordinaire and his iconic furry creations.

Muppet History 101 (Unclassified All Ages) features rarely-seen TV appearances from the mid-1950s, including the origin of the Muppets in Sam and Friends, as well as TV commercials, guest appearances and clips from the pilot of The Muppet Show. Martin Baker will provide live commentary, taking audiences on a moving journey through the generations of the Muppets on 24 and 27 September 2015.

Muppets 201: Rarities from the Henson Vault (Unclassified All Ages) reveals Henson's open and natural dedication to achieving perfection through experimentation and audience engagement. Teeming with clips from the early days in local TV through to variety and game show appearances, Muppets 201 contains film test footage and excerpts from the rarely seen 1981 special The Muppets Go to the Movies.

Witness the magic of the Muppets as they come alive in Jim Henson: Behind the Seams (Unclassified All Ages). Offering a rich compilation of rare and fantastic footage dating back to Super 8 and 16mm home movies, Behind the Seams unearths the growing complexity of Henson's work. Martin Barker will provide introductions and participate in a Q&A on 28 September 2015.