Mayor of the West Side Judd Erlich Producer/Director

  Mayor Of The West Side is an oustanding film about the complex coming of age of Mark Puddington, a teenager with multiple developmental disabilities and local celebrity in his New York City neighborhood. Filmmaker Judd Ehrlich and Margaret Puddington, Mark's mother, are our guests.  This film shows the bittersweet journey of a families struggles and triumphs dealing with a devastating disorder.  The emotions are intense and the fears of Margeret Puddington of what will happen to her adult son when she is gone will tear at the heart of every parent. This Emmy-nominated documentary is airing on PBS stations nationwide and is now available on DVD

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