The Collector of Bedford Street (2002)

The Collector of Bedford Street

2002

Documentary

Synopsis

The Collector of Bedford Street is a 2002 documentary film about director Alice Elliott's neighbor, Larry Selman, a community activist and fundraiser who had an intellectual disability. When Larry's primary caregiver becomes unable to care for him, his New York City neighborhood community rallies together to protect his independent lifestyle by establishing an adult trust fund in his behalf. The film was nominated for the 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Credits

Director

Alice Elliott

Cast

Larry Selman as Himself

Crew

Alice Elliott (Director of Photography)

Cynthia Wade (Director of Photography)

Melissa Hacker (Editor)

Joel Goodman (Music)

Alice Elliott (Producer)