Documentary Film Premiere — STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

Join us for the New York premiere of STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon, a new feature documentary that celebrates Sonia Manzano—known to millions as “Maria” from Sesame Street—who made history as the first Latina on American television in a regular role. Through candid interviews, archival footage, and animation, STREET SMART explores Sonia’s groundbreaking journey from the South Bronx to television history, highlighting her lasting impact across generations. Presented as part of the DOC NYC Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ernie Bustamante and film protagonist Sonia Manzano.