Movie Description
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
(2025)Overview
STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from SESAME STREET. The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, from a young girl in the South Bronx finding refuge in television, to becoming the first Latina on American TV in a regular role, through 44 years on screen on SESAME STREET, and now as a creator of ALMA'S WAY. Featuring interviews with luminaries, original animation, and scripted scenes that blend humor and heart, this inspirational documentary invites viewers to learn once again from this beloved icon.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ernie Bustamante
- Producer : Steven Canals,Maor Azran
- Writer : Ernie Bustamante
- Editor : Sean Puglisi
- Cast : Sonia Manzano,Stephen Schwartz,Sonia Sotomayor,Alison Bartlett,Ryan Dillon,Carmen Osbahr,Grisselle Escotto,Angelo Kern,Andrew Delman,Jillian Dunn,Misha Gonz-Cirkl
Cast
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Sesame Street Writer
Posters
Facts
Original TitleSTREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
Status Released
Release Information
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2025-06-21
Original Language
Homepagehttp://www.StreetSmartFilm.com
Genres
- Documentary
- Comedy
- Family
- Animation
