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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 1, 2011.

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      Creator Virginia Chandler on October 7, 2011

      Hi Randy,
      Wondering if you will be showing your film other than PBS. I just finished going to the San Diego Film festival last weekend and thought I'd love to see it at this Festival next year. This years documentary winner was "Semper Fi". Have you heard of this film? Congratulations on this film and looking forward to seeing your film. (when I was a child before coming to the US I placed in an orphanage for almost 2 years so this film has a personal meaning to me).
      Gina

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      Creator Linda Read on September 1, 2011

      near the end of the campaign I offered t shirts to pledges of over $50. if you want one send me an email at jagfan007linda@ aol.com. so proud to be a part of this projecct and can not wit to see on PBS. xo

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      Creator Sarah Deer on September 1, 2011

      Congratulations!!

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      Creator Sharon A. Fox on August 31, 2011

      My good friend is Sacheen Littlefeather and if she had not filled me in on some of the history surrounding some of the issues dealt with in this film I would still be ignorant of this very sad time in our shared history. Thank you so much for putting all the love, time and passion into this wonderful story. I really wish you well and wish you many blessings. Peace, Sharon

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 31, 2011

      Thank you Dianne. I'm beginning to see at another new level how big this subject matter actually is made apparent by some of the supporters responses. Sometimes in the heat of making a film one can lose sight of the scope.
      Randy

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      Creator Dianne Riley on August 30, 2011

      Walter and Randy - So brilliant, what you are doing! Congratulations and thank you for bringing us along!!! Hopefully the funds will continue to come during the time remaining and I'm looking forward to the success that flows from there ...Peace...

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 30, 2011

      Thank you everyone! Without you this would not have been possible. You are official members of The Thick Dark Fog Team.
      Randy

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      Creator Tomás Alberto on August 30, 2011

      Yeeees!!! Congrats Randy!!!!

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      Creator Christina Hernandez on August 30, 2011

      Congratulations, Randy!!

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      Creator Angie Wickers Cummins Farmer on August 30, 2011

      Wooo Hooooo!!! you did it Congratulations Randy!!!!
      Thank You to everyone who helped

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      Creator Angie Wickers Cummins Farmer on August 30, 2011

      We did it.
      CONGRATULATIONS, Randy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Creator Walter Littlemoon on August 30, 2011

      Congratulations!

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 28, 2011

      Thank you so much Christina! It's looking good. Much appreciated. Walter's story will make this world a better place. Simple as that.

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      Creator Christina Hernandez on August 28, 2011

      Have been posting the link constantly on both facebook & twitter! Hope goal is met in time!

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 27, 2011

      Christina!
      Thank you so much for your support! JAG was a great experience for me and meeting, such a classy lady, was such a blessing. This film will have an impact when it airs on PBS. The story of the Indian boarding school abuses and the part they played in attempting to end their cultures speaks to many things today.
      Thanks for spreading the word at this point, 5 more days! It's crucial.
      Take care,
      Randy

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      Creator Christina Hernandez on August 27, 2011

      Hi Randy! First found out about kickstarter w/ Catherine Bell's project. (Of course, JAG fan here) Think this is a cool way to raise money for projects while getting your fans involved. Just found out about your project this morning on Facebook. Just put a pledge in towards it. Wish I could give more but what I gave is about as high as I can go right now. I hope the goal gets met & this interesting story gets told. I pretty much like all things history so I would be interested in seeing your project get told. Have passed on the link on both twitter & facebook several times.

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      Creator Caleb Dunlap on August 26, 2011

      Randy, I support this project, this purpose, and the process of healing. My grandparents and great-grandparents all were sent off to boarding schools. Whether a person had a good or horrific experience...the overall story of the brutality and reality MUST be told. Chi miigwech (thank you very much in Ojibwe) to Walter for having the courage to share your story. May this be a part of your great legacy. This pledge is on behalf of Caleb & Jared Dunlap...members of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, UCLA Native Graduates of 2009, and most importantly the carriers of the history of our own family and their boarding school experiences. May we all process this, progress, and heal as a people.
      ~Caleb & Jared Dunlap
      Ps. Would love to have coffee & red velvet cake with Walter & Jane someday when I am in the area.

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      Creator Angie Wickers Cummins Farmer on August 26, 2011

      Momemtum picking up !!! YAAAAAAA !!!!

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      Creator Angie Wickers Cummins Farmer on August 25, 2011

      Gracious offer from Walter & Jane. Can't match but may do a little more if possible. I too would like to see this on PBS. Cake & coffee does sound tempting.

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      Creator Nancy Bierfeldt on August 24, 2011

      Well, I tried to match Walter and then some, primarily because I would love to see this come to fruition--I won't hold Jane to the coffee and cake if I ever get back out there to visit you both!

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 24, 2011

      Hey Walter!
      Thanks so much for the $50, though you've gone above and beyond the call of duty. I will post your suggestion on my facebook and my next email blast, etc. and challenge everyone. Thanks for the great idea. Randy

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      Creator Walter Littlemoon on August 24, 2011

      Hi Randy - Let's see if someone might match my donation in return for an afternoon at our home - a piece of Jane's Red Velvet Cake and a cup of coffee. I'd be happy to answer any of their questions and to give them a tour of the area.
      Walter Littlemoon

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 21, 2011

      Thank you Angie!

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      Creator Angie Wickers Cummins Farmer on August 19, 2011

      Just made my pledge too. Will continue to post daily on my FB, Twitter & MySpace accounts.

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 16, 2011

      that's okay linda! at least it got people's attention and maybe it'll work for us. thank you so much for increasing your pledge and for your continued support. randy

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      Creator Linda Read on August 16, 2011

      Randy, i am so sorry. i miss read the $ amt and posted reminders on Jag and other sites and said you were 2/3 funded. so sorry. senior moment. xo

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      Creator Megan Brown on August 7, 2011

      Just made my pledge and spreading the word to every single person I know! Truly hope this comes together in time

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      Creator Randy Vasquez on August 4, 2011

      Jason Cromer the Man!!!
      Thank you Jason! And please spread this kickstarter link to everyone you know that may like to pledge.
      All the best,
      Randy

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      Creator Jason Cromer on August 4, 2011

      many blessings randy! This will happen!

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      Creator Linda Read on August 2, 2011

      Great video Randy. off and running. lots of posts about your film on the Jag sites. good luck getting the project finished xo

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    48 backers

    Receive a hand-written Indian-themed thank you card from the director and a big mention on our Facebook site and film website blog.

  • Pledge $30 or more

    27 backers

    All of the above PLUS an on-line exclusive screening of The Thick Dark Fog.

  • Pledge $60 or more

    31 backers

    All of the above PLUS a signed copy of the DVD by the director.

  • Pledge $100 or more

    35 backers

    All of the above, PLUS a copy of Walter Littlemoon’s memoir “They Called Me Uncivilized,” PLUS your choice of a 5x7 greeting card by Lakota artist Arthur Short Bull (www.dawnhawk.org), PLUS an on-screen credit.

  • Pledge $250 or more

    8 backers

    All of the above, PLUS a beautiful production still, PLUS a limited edition of the film poster, PLUS a skype conversation with the director, PLUS two tickets to the premiere of the film near you (travel not included), PLUS a pair of beautiful hand-made Indian ear-rings (limit 10) OR a pair of blue Lakota star pillows (limit one) OR a beautiful hand beaded green pendant necklace (limit one).

  • Pledge $500 or more

    5 backers

    All of the above, Plus dinner with the director (on him) in southern California, or if I’m traveling and am in your hometown we'll do it there! PLUS, a pink and blue Lakota star quilt (limit one), PLUS an 8x10 original water color painting by Lakota artist Arthur Short Bull (www.dawnhawk.org).

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    All of the above PLUS Lead Donor credit PLUS a package of award-winning DVD films from the director, producer and editor (total of 5 dvd's).

  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer

    All of the above PLUS your choice of a famous Pendleton Native American blanket (twin size).

  • Pledge $4,000 or more

    0 backers

    All of the above PLUS, for the adventurous, accommodations for two for three days at a bed and breakfast or the Prairie Winds Casino Hotel on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Explore the reservation or visit the sacred and beautiful nearby Black Hills, which are also home to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. Rushmore.