STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

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STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025)

Directed by Ernie Bustamante

Documentary, Comedy, Family, Animation

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.

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Cast

Sonia Manzano Self Stephen Schwartz Self Sonia Sotomayor Self Alison Bartlett Self Ryan Dillon Self Carmen Osbahr Self Grisselle Escotto Sonia Angelo Kern Emilio
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Andrew Delman Jon
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Jillian Dunn Sesame Street Writer Misha Gonz-Cirkl Ma

Crew

Director
Ernie Bustamante
Writer
Ernie Bustamante
Editor
Sean Puglisi
Producer
Steven Canals, Maor Azran

Details

Release date
2025-06-21
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Family, Animation
Original language
EN