Watch our films online
The Collector of Bedford Street and Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy are available to stream online at New Day Digital:
http://newdaydigital.com
Welcome Change
Welcome Change Productions is an independent documentary production company that is committed to giving a voice to people and stories that are traditionally not depicted on film and television. We strive to capture narratives about community and about individuals who create communities. The goal of inspiring change frames our productions. We believe a good story can educate, motivate, and transform us.
Award Winner
The Collector of Bedford Street recently won the "Best Story" award at BOSI International Film Festival in Belgrade
Collector of Bedford Street
The Collector of Bedford Street is an Academy Award nominated short documentary film that was seen on Cinemax in 2003. It takes an intimate look at Larry Selman, the filmmaker's 60 year old neighbor who has intellectual disabilities. A tale of personal persistence overcoming the odds, the film humanizes the story behind the abstract statistics of intellectual disabilities, shedding light on how a community has built tolerance and understanding.
Video Blog
Alice and Diana are back from Uzbekistan! Read about Alice and Diana's Adventure in Uzbekistan in our video blog.
Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy
Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy is a true story about two remarkable advocates for people with disabilities, Diana Braun, who has Down Syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy. Diana and Kathy met more than three decades ago and vowed to fight to live independent lives. Told in an intimate, verite style, the film is a story of a compelling, creative friendship, as Diana and Kathy model a grand experiment in independent living.