STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025)

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.

  • Release Date: 2025-06-21
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Director: Ernie Bustamante

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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

  • Andrew Delman

    Jon

  • Jillian Dunn

    Sesame Street Writer

  • Misha Gonz-Cirkl

    Ma

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