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The World According to Sesame Street

The World According to Sesame Street

A Global Documentary Of Local Proportions

Genres

Documentary

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A documentary which examines the creation and co-production of the popular children's television program in three developing countries: Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

21 May 2006

Country

United States of America

Cast

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