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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.

Jim Henson
Man
Enid Cafritz
Wife

Jerry Juhl
Bartender

Frank Oz
Messenger boy
April March
Stripper
Diana Birkenfield
Dave Bailey
Drummer
Sandy Patterson
Dennis Paget
Jim Hutchison
Male Dancer
Time Piece is a comedy, music, fantasy film released in 1965 exploring themes of jazz, avant-garde, short film, experimental film. Directed by Jim Henson, it stars Jim Henson, Enid Cafritz, Jerry Juhl. 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.
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