STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon(2025)
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon 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 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.
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025) is a documentary, comedy, family and animation film directed by Ernie Bustamante, released on June 21, 2025. It stars Sonia Manzano, Stephen Schwartz, Sonia Sotomayor and Alison Bartlett.
- Director:
- Ernie Bustamante
- Writers:
- Ernie Bustamante
- Producers:
- Steven Canals, Maor Azran
- Status:
- Released
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Andrew Delman
as Jon
- Jillian Dunn
Jillian Dunn
as Sesame Street Writer
Misha Gonz-Cirkl
as Ma
Key crew
Directed by Ernie Bustamante, written by Ernie Bustamante, produced by Steven Canals and Maor Azran.
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STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon?
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The main cast of STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025) includes Sonia Manzano, Stephen Schwartz, Sonia Sotomayor, Alison Bartlett and Ryan Dillon. The film was directed by Ernie Bustamante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon released?
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STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon was released on June 21, 2025.