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The Collector of Bedford Street
Directed and Produced by Alice Elliott, Edited by Melissa Hacker

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Synopsis:
The Collector of Bedford Street is an award-winning documentary short about Larry Selman, Alice’s neighbor, a community activist and a fundraiser who has developmental disabilities. When Larry’s primary caregiver becomes unable to care for him, his New York City neighborhood community rallies together to protect his lifestyle as a man living independently with developmental disabilities.

Reviews:
“This documentary not only highlights the positive and productive impact that those normally condescended to in our society can have, it seeks to educate people in sympathetic situations on options at their disposal in an articulate, thoroughly researched, and respectful manner. If developing non-fiction filmmaking aims at not only exposing new realities but also providing information on how to deal with those realities, The Collector of Bedford Street is a truly admirable addition to the genre.”
– Rachel Gordon, Filmcritic.com

Awards:
2003 Academy Award Nomination; Winner, Best Short Film, Aspen Shortsfest, 2002; Winner Jury Award, Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, 2002;  Winner, Audience Award, Florida Film Festival, 2002; Winner, Crystal Heart Award, Heartland Film Festival, 2002; Winner, Family Award, USA Film Festival, 2002

Film Festivals:
Aspen Shortsfest, 2002; Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, 2002; Heartland Film Festival, 2002; USA Film Festival, 2002