Watch: Rita Moreno, Jennifer Connelly remember Jim Henson in new doc

Rita Moreno gives an interview in "Jim Henson: Idea Man." Photo courtesy of Disney+
Rita Moreno gives an interview in "Jim Henson: Idea Man." Photo courtesy of Disney+
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April 24 (UPI) -- Disney+ released the trailer for the documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man on Wednesday. The film premieres May 31.

Ron Howard directs the documentary. Footage shows home movies and early works of Henson, the creator of The Muppets and Sesame Street.

Jennifer Connelly, who starred in Henson's film Labyrinth, speaks about Henson's creativity.

"The space he gave to an expression of imagination, I see that in everything that he did," Connelly says.

Rita Moreno, who appeared on The Muppet Show, also speaks.

Rita Moreno speaks about Jim Henson in "Idea Man." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
Rita Moreno speaks about Jim Henson in "Idea Man." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI

"There was nothing that Jim didn't entertain," Moreno said.

Henson's children, Brian and Lisa, also speak in the film as does fellow puppeteer Frank Oz.

Jennifer Connelly speaks about working on "Labyrinth." Photo courtesy of Disney+
Jennifer Connelly speaks about working on "Labyrinth." Photo courtesy of Disney+

Disney+ first announced the documentary April 11. I have been part of Disney since the '90s and the streaming service produced originals Muppets Now, Muppet Haunted Mansion and The Muppets Mayhem.

Jennifer Connelly, seen with her son Stellan Connelly Bettany, speaks about her "Labyrinth" director Jim Henson in "Idea Man." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Jennifer Connelly, seen with her son Stellan Connelly Bettany, speaks about her "Labyrinth" director Jim Henson in "Idea Man." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI