STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

2025
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Documentary Comedy Family Animation
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Keywords

media coming of age representation latina inspirational television

Quick Facts

Release Date June 21, 2025
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Sonia Manzano
Sonia Manzano

Self

Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz

Self

Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor

Self

Alison Bartlett
Alison Bartlett

Self

Ryan Dillon
Ryan Dillon

Self

Carmen Osbahr
Carmen Osbahr

Self

Grisselle Escotto
Grisselle Escotto

Sonia

Angelo Kern
Angelo Kern

Emilio

Andrew Delman
Andrew Delman

Jon

Jillian Dunn
Jillian Dunn

Sesame Street Writer

Misha Gonz-Cirkl
Misha Gonz-Cirkl

Ma

Key Crew

Ernie Bustamante
Director
Steven Canals
Producer
Maor Azran
Producer
Elyssa Bustamante
Executive Producer
Renee Cafaro
Executive Producer
Kristy Rider
Executive Producer
Jim Helmink
Executive Producer
Brian Mathy
Executive Producer