Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia

Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia

Muppet Ambassadors? After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the timing appeared perfect to bring Sesame Street to post-communist Russia. The Muppets were seen as ambassadors to model idealistic values, and Natasha Lance Rogoff was tasked to produce the series in Moscow. She faced bombings, assassinations, and the takeover of the production office. And yet, the TV series became a huge hit, broadcasting messages of tolerance and inclusion well into Putin’s era to millions of children across the former USSR. Join us at Wright Library for a live stream presentation with author, journalist, TV producer/director, and award-winning filmmaker Natasha Lance Rogoff.

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Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia is taking place at Wright Memorial Public Library, which is located at 1776 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood. Wright Memorial Public Library - Books are only the beginning at Wright Memorial Public Library. So much to see, so much to do!