The World According to Sesame Street
Brief Synopsis
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Examining the history of the children's program, Sesame Street, as well as its cultural, political and social impact around the globe. Among the topics covered are the impact of an HIV-positive "Muppet" character in compelling the South African government to address the country's HIV/AIDS epidemic,
Cast & Crew
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Linda Hawkins
Director
Kate Amend
Editor
Andrew Amondson
Sound Recordist
Sophie Barry
Producer
Patricia Bischetti
Line Producer
Tim Brown
Sound Mixer
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens, World According to Sesame Street
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 47m
Synopsis
Examining the history of the children's program, Sesame Street, as well as its cultural, political and social impact around the globe. Among the topics covered are the impact of an HIV-positive "Muppet" character in compelling the South African government to address the country's HIV/AIDS epidemic, the creation of a strong female character that challenged traditional gender roles in Egypt, and programming designed to foster cross-cultural tolerance in post-conflict Kosovo.
Crew
Kate Amend
Editor
Andrew Amondson
Sound Recordist
Sophie Barry
Producer
Patricia Bischetti
Line Producer
Tim Brown
Sound Mixer
Tim Brown
Sound
Christine Burrill
Director Of Photography
Nick Coviello
Other
Johanna Demetrakas
Editing
Alicia Dwyer
Editing
Katie Flint
Assistant Director
Katie Flint
Assistant Editor
Nechama Goldstein
Producer
Linda Goldstein-knowlton
Screenplay
Linda Goldstein-knowlton
Producer
Brian Green
Camera
Linda Hawkins
Producer
Linda Hawkins
Screenplay
Nelson Hume
Director Of Photography
Ian Miller
Camera
Li Ming
Production Assistant
Ryan Owens
Sound Supervisor
E Benjamin Posnack
Sound Recordist
Jeff Skoll
Executive Producer
Zanna Williams
Associate Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens, World According to Sesame Street
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 47m
