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"All in all, we spent over five years working on the film. It's probably the hardest thing that I've ever worked on. It was the most work, it was the most difficult, but it was the most fun, it was the most rewarding and of all projects that I've ever worked on, it's the one that I'm most proud of" —Jim Henson

This fascinating documentary takes us behind the scenes of Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s groundbreaking 1982 classic The Dark Crystal. Alongside footage of the film’s production, it explores British artist Brian Froud’s role in creating the rich and fully-realised world of the film.

From a detailed look at the creatures created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, to agile performances on set by puppeteers, including Oz and Henson themselves, Jim, Frank and Brian invite us into the creative process, highlighting their work with a small army of talented designers and artisans to bring the Gelflings, Skeksis and many other iconic creatures to life.

Ages 12+ | Mild fantasy themes, violence, some scenes may scare young children