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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.)


sarahfrank.net
noisola.com
marytimony.com
grannypeacebrigade.org

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  • Brian Van Peski plus 3 years ago
    GREAT PIECE! Love the images, the music, and the character. I've added this to the doc channel.
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  • Sarah Frank plus 3 years ago
    Thanks, Brian! And thank you for all the great work with this channel.
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  • Phil Carpenter plus 3 years ago
    Good for you Sarah. Great piece; just a wonderful story.
  • Sarah Frank plus 3 years ago
    Thanks, Phil. Can't wait to check out your stuff!
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  • Max Lampin 3 years 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 plus 3 years ago
    Thank you very much, Max. These women are very inspiring, that's for sure! I've added you as well! best, -S.
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  • Max Lampin 3 years ago
    PS: Do you still have contact to Betty? What does she think of Barack Obama?
  • Sarah Frank plus 3 years ago
    I talk to Betty all the time! She's so pleased with the election. :)
  • Max Lampin 3 years ago
    Well, I can understand that. :>
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  • Austin Butler 3 years ago
    I really like it! It's especially awesome that you got Mary Timony and Joe Wong to score it!
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  • MarklevitzAOK 2 years ago
    From one downriver filmmaker to another, great job!
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  • Milk Products pro 1 year ago
    This is such a beautiful portrait of aging. Lovely piece of work.
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