Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
“The story of the street that changed history.”
Synopsis
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-23
Top Cast
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Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
Jon Stone
Self (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self (archive footage)
Caroll Spinney
Self
Bob McGrath
Self
Sonia Manzano
Self
Emilio Delgado
Self
Lloyd Morrisett
Self
Sharon Lerner
Self
Christopher Cerf
Self
Roscoe Orman
Self
Brian Henson
Self
Lisa Henson
Self
Loretta Long
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Norman Stiles
Self
Holly Robinson Peete
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marilyn Agrelo
- Original Score
- T. Griffin
- Original Title
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Citizen Skull Productions, Macrocosm Entertainment, HBO Documentary Films, Screen Media Films, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marilyn Agrelo
T. Griffin
Luke Geissbühler
Ben Gold
Mark Myers, Lisa Diamond, Lisa Heller, Brian O'Shea, Ellen Scherer Crafts
Department Leadership Roster
Marilyn Agrelo
Director
Ben Gold
Editor
T. Griffin
Original Music Composer
Lisa Diamond
Producer
Luke Geissbühler
Director of Photography
Ellen Scherer Crafts
Producer
Trevor Crafts
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
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What is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street about?
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
Who directed Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street?
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street was directed by Marilyn Agrelo.
Who stars in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street?
The principal cast of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street includes Joan Ganz Cooney, Jim Henson, Jon Stone, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney.
When was Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street released and how long is it?
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street was composed by T. Griffin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street?
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).