New Documentary Traces Groundbreaking Career of ‘Sesame Street’ Star

To several generations of TV viewers, actor Sonia Manzano is “the nation’s tía,” their friendly neighbor Maria from Sesame Street. She originated the character in 1971 and spent the next 44 years developing the role through nearly 4,000 episodes, teaching millions of children how to read, write, sing, dance, grieve and…