| The World According to Sesame Street | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 23841
Category: DVD
Actor: *
Director: Linda Goldstein-knowlton;linda Hawkins Costigan
Publisher: Sony Wonder (Video)
Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)
Brand: SONY GROUP
Label: Sony Wonder (Video)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 99 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 828768841990
UPC: 828768841990
EAN: 0828768841990
ASIN: B000H6SY6Y
Release Date: October 24, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Description
Did you know that Cookie Monster speaks Albanian and Serbian? Or that Kami, a South African Muppet sings in Zulu? Have you met Tuktuki, a new character who might reach over 13 million kids in Bangladesh? In more than 120 countries all over the globe, Sesame Workshop and an international team of Muppets tackle the world's most challenging issues for 3-5 year olds including: HIV/AIDS in South Africa, post conflict resolution in a divided Kosovo, school and play for kids in Bangladesh where kids start working at 5 years old. The World According to Sesame Street explores the behind-the-scenes drama, challenges, and rewarding outcome of producing local versions of the world's most watched children's television program. The film follows dedicated Sesame producers around the globe as they team with local producers to bring to life the shows in Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa. The World According to Sesame Street celebrates the child in each of us, the critical need and desire for children's education around the globe, and the enduring love that adults have for Sesame Street and all its characters. Reccomended for ages 13 and up.
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Great documentary, wish there were special features June 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This documentary is an in-depth look at how productions of acclaimed children's show Sesame Street "translates" into similar series in other countries. While this movie is not for children, it does share the thoughtful, caring process used to include each country's unique set of values and issues in a children's show. The DVD does not have any special features - I was hoping to see one international episode in its entirety so I could see the final product after watching the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making it. But the documentary itself does show clips from a handful of various countries.
 Not what I expected May 24, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I found it very interesting to learn about how sesame street was branching out into other cultures and countrys, but I had expected it would be more like a sesame street episode exploring different cultures and countries. I was hoping for something for my kids to enjoy and learn from instead of a documentary. My kids weren't interested and I didn't even watch the whole thing.
 But not for the little ones March 31, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you like Sesame Street and its history and worldwide scope, then this is a DVD you'll enjoy. It won't hold the attention of small children who are expecting Elmo to pop out singing the ABCs.
This is more in-depth regarding the making of the Sesame Street franchise around the world.
 Too PC March 13, 2007
4 out of 75 found this review helpful
I love the muppets, but find this particular SS episode too politically-correct for my kid. Given the fact most other peoples want us Americans dead and our great nation destroyed, I think we should teach our kids how to defend themselves and their homeland, instead of making friends with people who hate us and want us slaughtered.
Superb story of responsiveness, adaptation and listening January 9, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful film that demonstrates that Sesame Street's core strength lies not in its characters, but in its process for uncovering and manifesting each culture's core values - while staying true to Sesame Street's core values of equality, equal opportunity and hope. Inspiring, fun, educational and very, very moving. A model for any and all cross-cultural discussions.
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