The Collector of Bedford Street

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

36 minutes

Year:

2002

Director:

Alice Elliott

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Company:

New Day Films

Cast:
Larry Selman

Himself

Crew:
Alice Elliott

Director

Alice Elliott

Producer

Melissa Hacker

Editor

Joel Goodman

Music

Cynthia Wade

Director of Photography