The Collector of Bedford Street

The Collector of Bedford Street (2002)

01 Jun 2002 • Documentary, Short • 0h 36m
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The Collector of Bedford Street is an Academy Award® nominated short documentary that follows the filmmaker's 60 year old neighbor, Larry Selman, a community activist and fundraiser who has an intellectual disability. Every year, Larry collects thousands of dollars for charities while living at the poverty line. 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.

Alice Elliott
Director

Writer
Marvin Richardson, Murray Schaul, Larry Selman
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 1 nomination total
Country: United States
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8.2

IMDb (71 votes)
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