The World According to Sesame Street

Name: The World According to Sesame Street
Director: Linda Goldstein Knowlton,Linda Hawkins
Released: 2006

Linda Goldstein Knowlton Linda Hawkins 2006

The World According To Sesame Street explores the drama, challenges, and rewarding outcome as dedicated Sesame producers and local producers bring to life the world’s most watched children’s television program in Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa.

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Running Time:

104 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Directors:

Linda Goldstein Knowlton Linda Hawkins

Producers:

Mohiuddin Ahmed, Avni Ahmetaj, Sophie Barry, Linda Goldstein Knowlton, Nechama Goldstein, Linda Hawkins, Jen Kaczor

Cinematographers:

Christine Burrill, Nelson Hume

Editors:

Kate Amend, Johanna Demetrakas, Alicia Dwyer

Production Companies:

International Street Productions, Participant

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Festival Participation

Sundance Film Festival - 2006

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