Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, originally titled simply Street Gang, is a Sesame Street American documentary directed by Marilyn Agrelo based on the book of the same name by Michael Davis. Much like the book, the documentary takes audiences inside the minds and hearts of the artists, writers, and educators who created one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history.
It’s an inspiring story about a handful of people who had a vision to provide educational equity for underserved communities, rallying lawmakers, politicians, creatives, child psychologists, celebrities, and networks to make it happen. The compelling film offers insights into exactly how the Sesame Street creators team’s commitment have been striving toward a diverse cast and storyline since its inception in the 1960s, and how the inclusive messaging and no-nonsense approach to children’s entertainment has positively affected the US — and the world.
The film focuses on the first two decades of Sesame Street — an experimental and ground-breaking period for the show. Its original creators, Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, tell us in their own words about how “the gang” came together, how they stayed committed to their original mission — fighting educational gaps caused by racism and poverty — through eras of political and social change, and how they approached each obstacle with a wicked sense of humour and joy. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street spotlights the people who entertained and educated children like never before.
Is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street on Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is currently streaming Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street though its not free you have to rented it.
Is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street on HBO Max?
In December 2020, WarnerMedia announced that the film, co-produced by HBO’s Documentary Films division, would air on the network and be available to stream on HBO Max, with an eventual release date of December 13, 2021.
Is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street on Hulu?
Hulu is not offering ‘Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street’. Our latest recommendations are the new season of The Great, the clever historical dramedy about young Catherine the Great; The Curse of Von Dutch, a docuseries about the crazy rise and even crazier fall of the infamous early-’00s clothing brand.
Is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street on Netflix?
Probably not. However, you can expect to see the Sesame Street documentary on HBO later this year.
Where to watch Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street?
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street was originally released in cinemas across the country but can now be streamed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Vudu. Note that the documentary will run you about $14.99 to rent (or $15.99 on Vudu.).
Happily, Sesame Street is available to stream on a myriad of platforms, including PBS Kids, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max. However, paying for the content you like is always recommended. We would also request our readers to avoid streaming any content illegally.