Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Seen it?2021 | 107 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marilyn Agrelo
- Joan Ganz CooneySelf
- Jim HensonSelf (archive footage)
- Jon StoneSelf (archive footage)
- Frank OzSelf (archive footage)
- Caroll SpinneySelf
- Bob McGrathSelf
- Sonia ManzanoSelf
- Emilio DelgadoSelf
- Lloyd MorrisettSelf
- Sharon LernerSelf