Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

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Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

2010

0h 28m

7.0(2 votes)

Family

Overview

Presents families' personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped these families move forward.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Katie Couric

Herself

Acting

Kevin Clash

Elmo

Acting

Bill Barretta

Louie

Acting

Fran Brill

Mae

Acting

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Jesse

Acting

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Jill

Acting

Carmen Osbahr

Rosita

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