Claim: The Muppet Christmas Carol was directed by an American director.
Evidence: The film was produced and directed by Brian Henson for Jim Henson Productions and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
Brian Henson -LRB- born November 3 , 1963 , in New York City -RRB- is an American puppeteer , director , producer , technician , and the chairman of The Jim Henson Company.