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Synopsis
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Title | Time Piece |
Companies | The Jim Henson Company, Muppets, Inc. |
Countries | United States of America |
Keywords | jazz, avant-garde, short film, experimental film |

Jim Henson
ManEnid Cafritz
Wife
Jerry Juhl
Bartender
Frank Oz
Messenger boyApril March
StripperDave Bailey
DrummerJim Hutchison
Male Dancer