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Friends Friday Films: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, with Leslee Asch

Take a stroll down Sesame Street with the creators, artists, and educators who established one of the most influential children's series in television history. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, this warm hug of a documentary introduces viewers to the gang of visionaries led by Jim Henson, who set out to entertain and educate generations of young minds through puppetry, music, and diversity. Check out the trailer here! 

REEL Talk: After the film stay with us for a Q&A with Leslee Asch, a puppet builder, author, and curator who spent over 20 years working for the Jim Henson Company and worked on projects including The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Sesame Street. 

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Date:
Friday, December 2, 2022
Time:
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location:
Berkley Theater
Audience:
  Adult     Children     Everyone     Teens  
Categories:
  Films and TV     Friends  
Registration has closed.

Sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library. Questions? Contact Chelsea Gibbs at cgibbs@greenwichlibrary.org.