STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025)


Summary

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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  • Sonia Manzano

    as Self
  • Stephen Schwartz

    as Self
  • Sonia Sotomayor

    as Self
  • Alison Bartlett

    as Self
  • Ryan Dillon

    as Self
  • Carmen Osbahr

    as Self
  • Grisselle Escotto

    as Sonia
  • Angelo Kern

    as Emilio
  • Andrew Delman

    as Jon
  • Jillian Dunn

    as Sesame Street Writer
  • Misha Gonz-Cirkl

    as Ma
Directing Ernie Bustamante Director
Production Steven Canals Producer
Production Maor Azran Producer
Editing Sean Puglisi Editor
Production Elyssa Bustamante Executive Producer
Production Renee Cafaro Executive Producer
Production Kristy Rider Executive Producer
Production Jim Helmink Executive Producer
Production Brian Mathy Executive Producer
Production Destina Orozco Executive Producer
Production Emilio Orozco Executive Producer
Writing Ernie Bustamante Writer

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