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A documentary short by Sarah Frank.
Music by Noisola and Mary Timony.

Betty Brassell has spent nearly every day of her retirement - rain or shine - protesting in the streets of New York City, her walker currently emblazoned with "Arrest Cheney." But when an injury sidelines her from a busy schedule of protests and vigils, Betty, 78, is homebound and finds herself wondering how much longer she will be able to take it to the streets. "In Bed with a Mosquito" is an intimate portrait of activism and aging in New York City.

Winner: CMJ CineMinis Short Film Festival, Documentary (New York, NY)
Official Selection: Trade&Row Documentary Film Festival (Los Angeles, CA)
Official Selection: Detroit Docs International Film Festival
Official Selection: Flint Film Festival (Mich.)

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Brian Van Peski 1 year ago

GREAT PIECE! Love the images, the music, and the character. I've added this to the doc channel.
Sarah Frank 1 year ago

Thanks, Brian! And thank you for all the great work with this channel.
Phil Carpenter 1 year ago

Good for you Sarah. Great piece; just a wonderful story.
Sarah Frank 1 year ago

Thanks, Phil. Can't wait to check out your stuff!
Max Lampin 1 year ago

Wow - this is really awesome. I enjoyed this video and I was fascinating of this old woman! She's so dedicated in politics and peace - I can't imagine something like the "Granny Peace Brigade" could exist here in Germany.
I added you as a contact, because I want to see more of this nice stories! :D
Sarah Frank 1 year ago

Thank you very much, Max. These women are very inspiring, that's for sure! I've added you as well! best, -S.
Max Lampin 1 year ago

PS: Do you still have contact to Betty? What does she think of Barack Obama?
Sarah Frank 1 year ago

I talk to Betty all the time! She's so pleased with the election. :)
Max Lampin 1 year ago

Well, I can understand that. :>
Austin Butler 10 months ago

I really like it! It's especially awesome that you got Mary Timony and Joe Wong to score it!
MarklevitzAOK 4 months ago

From one downriver filmmaker to another, great job!