Feature-length documentaries

A list of feature-length documentary films or specials focusing on the Muppets, Sesame Street, or the life and career of Jim Henson and the Muppet performers. 
:Note: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the American Film Institute and the British Film Institute define "feature-length" as films with a total run time of more than 40 minutes.
For a complete listing of all documentaries―including shorter featurettes, specials, and other behind-the-scenes looks―see Category: Documentaries.
==Making-Of Documentaries==
Image 	Description
 	The Muppets on Puppets
A 1968 look at the art of puppetry and how the Muppets work, hosted by Jim Henson.
 	Of Muppets and Men
A 1981 behind the scenes look at the making of The Muppet Show.
center	The World of the Dark Crystal
A 1983 behind the scenes look into the making of The Dark Crystal.
 	Inside the Labyrinth
A 1987 behind the scenes look into the making of Labyrinth.
 	Down at Fraggle Rock
A 1987 behind the scenes look at the making of Fraggle Rock.
 	Secrets of the Muppets
A 1989 look into how the Muppets work and the making of The Jim Henson Hour; not aired in the US until 1992.
 	A&E Biography: Sesame Street
A 2001 behind the scenes look at the making of Sesame Street.
 	Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow
A 2005 look at the making of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.
 	The World According to Sesame Street
A 2006 documentary about the international co-productions of Sesame Street.
 	The Crystal Calls
A 2019 documentary about the making of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
 	Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
A 2021 documentary about the making of Sesame Street.
 	50 Years of Sunny Days
A 2021 documentary about Sesame Street and the show's efforts to address social issues through its research and various outreach programs.
==Biographical Documentaries==
Image	Description
 	Henson's Place
A 1984 documentary about the Muppets and Jim Henson's career.
 	Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
A 1990 documentary about the life and career of Joe Raposo.
 	The World of Jim Henson
A 1994 documentary about the life, career and legacy of Jim Henson.
 	People Profiles: Jim Henson
A 1999 documentary about the life and career of Jim Henson.
 	Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
A 2011 documentary about the life and career of Kevin Clash.
 	I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
A 2014 documentary about the life and career of Caroll Spinney.
 	In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
A 2015 documentary on the life and career of Jim Henson.
 	Jim Henson: Idea Man
A 2024 documentary on the life and career of Jim Henson.
==Panel Discussions==
Image	Description
 	An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz
A 1989 conversation with Jim Henson and Frank Oz; released in 1993.
 	Sesame Street Unpaved
A 1999 Sesame Street retrospective hosted by Sonia Manzano and featuring excerpts from a conversation between Manzano, Caroll Spinney, Martin P. Robinson, Bob McGrath and Loretta Long.
 	Fraggle Rock bonus material
An extended collection of independent interviews, behind the scenes footage and group panel discussions about the making of Fraggle Rock included on each season DVD box set; produced and released between 2005 and 2008.
 	Muppet Guys Talking
A 2012 conversation between Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Jerry Nelson, and Bill Barretta; released in 2017.
==Retrospectives==
Image	Description
 	Time and Again
A retrospective of interviews from the NBC News archives with Jim Henson.
 	I Love Muppets
A 2002 retrospective on the impact and legacy of The Muppet Show.
 	Best Ever Muppet Moments
A 2006 retrospective on the best moments from The Muppet Show.
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