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Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon

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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 the 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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Synopsis 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 the 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.
Director
Ernie Bustamante
Producer
Steven Canals, Maor Azran
Screenwriter
Ernie Bustamante
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m