
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
Documentary · Comedy · Family
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.
Top Cast


Sonia Manzano
Sonia Manzano
Self
Sonia Manzano
Self


Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz
Self
Stephen Schwartz
Self


Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
Self
Sonia Sotomayor
Self


Alison Bartlett
Alison Bartlett
Self
Alison Bartlett
Self


Ryan Dillon
Ryan Dillon
Self
Ryan Dillon
Self


Carmen Osbahr
Carmen Osbahr
Self
Carmen Osbahr
Self


Grisselle Escotto
Grisselle Escotto
Sonia
Grisselle Escotto
Sonia
Angelo Kern
Angelo Kern
Emilio
Angelo Kern
Emilio
Andrew Delman
Andrew Delman
Jon
Andrew Delman
Jon
Jillian Dunn
Jillian Dunn
Sesame Street Writer
Jillian Dunn
Sesame Street Writer
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