The Collector of Bedford Street

Bedford Street Map

Street Map: Film director Alice Elliott welcomes you.
Movie Theater: - Information on the film including awards, press, and screening dates.
Larry's Home: - Meet "The Collector" Larry Selman.
Larry’s Neighbors: - Learn how this NYC community helped Larry.
Outside the Neighborhood: Learn how to find and create community support.

Director Alice Elliott welcomes you to Bedford Street, home of Larry “The Collector” Selman. Use the interactive map above to find out more about the film.

	Movie Theater The making of the film.
	Larry's Home Get to know The Collector of Bedford Street.
	Larry's Neighbors Find out how Larry's neighbors established his trust fund.
	Outside Learn how to change to your neighborhood.

The Collector of Bedford Street

The Collector of Bedford Street is an award-winning documentary about director Alice Elliott's neighbor, Larry Selman, a community activist and fundraiser who has an intellectual disability. When Larry? 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 Collector of Bedford Street has screened at more than 70 film festivals around the world and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Recent Updates

Larry as Santa!

Larry may be Jewish, but he still loves to dress up as Santa during the holidays. Click the images below to see Larry as Santa in 2008.

Radio Interview:

James Sims conducted a recent interview on the Bedford-Barrow-Commerce Block Association with Kathryn Donaldson and Larry Selman. You can download the interview as an mp3 here:
James Sims BBC Interview: "Greenwich Village Volunteer"

You can also listen to the interview online by going to James Sims' official website: http://www.simsscoop.com/. To listen to the interview, click "More Clips" - "Columbia University" - "Greenwich Village Volunteer".

Donate to Larry:

You can now make online donations to Larry Selman's trust fund:
Click here to donate to The Collector of Bedford Street

Digital Streaming:

The Collector of Bedford Street is available to stream online through New Day Digital. The film is available for a 90 day streaming period at the low price of $4.99!

Larry Collects:

Larry is currently collecting for: St. Vincent's Pediatric AIDS Clinic. He has raised $966 so far!