
The journey of a grandson searching for the truth behind the legend of a grandfather he never knew.
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MINGUS ON MINGUS PROJECT
The feature-length documentary is the journey of a grandson searching for the truth behind the legend of the grandfather he never knew. Surrounded by controversy for his polemic actions and his unpredictability, the enigmatic figure of his grandfather became a jazz icon. The documentary opens doors to unknown facets of a composer who left one of the largest musical legacies of 20th Century American music. It is the path of his grandson, looking at the life of his grandfather through the eyes of those he touched and inspired, and through the locations where he lived and composed his art. The film rediscovers both, the man and the artist: Charles Mingus.
There are many perspectives of my grandfather that have not had a place in defining his legacy… I am seeking them out to understand him beyond myth, fable or a singular vision of his work. – Kevin Ellington Mingus, Director
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Taking their memories with them, the generation that changed the direction of jazz forever is nearly gone. Those who are still here are a reminder of this collective music, which carries the pain and glory of our history. We have a commitment to them to capture those moments and give them a voice and a place. These musicians fought to develop their art in a society full of discrimination and an industry, which saw them as a commodity. Many of them unrecognized belong to a community essential to the art form of jazz.
This is a project focused on people who struggled to create and control their work independently. Following our own path to produce a film by traditional funding methods has been challenging. Until now our project has been fully self-funded and its financial independence will allow us to create a documentary faithful to the spirit of jazz.
FINANCIAL GOAL
Our goal of $45,000 will allow us to continue into the next stage of filming, planned for winter 2011 and spring 2012.
Funds received will be applied to conducting additional interviews in the United States, Mexico and Europe, equipment rental, on-location camera operators, editing fees, and archival research and usage fees.
ALL OR NOTHING
If we don't reach our goal, no amount is collected. Pledges are only billed when the goal is met and the campaign has ended. Help us spread the word!
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INSTRUMENT HEAD - Limited Edition Series signed by photographer MICHAEL WEINTROB
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VERSIÓN ESPAÑOL
TODOS LOS QUE NOS APOYEN SERÁN NOMBRADOS EN LOS CRÉDITOS DE LA PELÍCULA Y PUBLICADOS EN EL LIBRO MAKING-OF DEL DOCUMENTAL
COMO USAR KICKSTARTER
Kickstarter te permite contribuir a financiar nuestro proyecto, a cambio tendrás nuestro más sincero agradecimiento y algunos obsequios de edición especial listados en el lado derecho de esta página.
Escoge un donativo y serás guiado a través de Amazon para realizar el pago. Cualquier obsequio que nos hagas será un paso adelante para el proyecto!
PROYECTO MINGUS ON MINGUS
Este documental muestra el camino de un nieto en su búsqueda sobre la verdad detrás de la leyenda del abuelo al que nunca conoció. Rodeado de controversia por sus polémicas acciones y su imprevisibilidad, la enigmática figura de su abuelo se ha convertido en un icono del jazz. El documental abre las puertas de facetas desconocidas de un compositor que dejó uno de los más grandes legados musicales de los EEUU del siglo XX. Es el camino de su nieto, observando la vida de su abuelo a través de los ojos de aquellos a los que se acercó e inspiró, y a través de los lugares donde vivió y dio forma a su arte. Esta película redescubre a ambos, al hombre y al artista: Charles Mingus.
Hay perspectivas de mi abuelo que no han tenido un lugar en la definición de su legado...He emprendido esta búsqueda para entenderlo mejor más allá del mito, la fábula o de una visión singular de su trabajo. - Kevin Ellington Mingus, Director
NECESITAMOS TU APOYO
Llevándose sus recuerdos, la generación que cambió la dirección del jazz para siempre ya casi ha desaparecido. Aquellos que aún están aquí son el recuerdo de esta música colectiva que transmite el dolor y la gloria de nuestra historia. Tenemos un compromiso con ellos para captar esos momentos y darles una voz y un lugar. Estos músicos lucharon por desarrollar su arte en una sociedad llena de prejuicios y en una industria que los veía como mercancías. Muchos de ellos, no reconocidos, pertenencen a una comunidad esencial para el arte del jazz.
Este es un proyecto centrado en la gente que se esforzó por crear y controlar su trabajo de forma independiente. El proceso para realizar esta película mediante los métodos tradicionales de financiación ha sido un reto. Nuestro proyecto hasta el momento se ha autofinanciado y su independencia económica nos permitirá crear un documental fiel al espíritu del jazz.
OBJETIVO FINANCIERO
Nuestro objetivo de $45,000 nos permitirá pasar a la siguiente fase del rodaje, previsto para el invierno 2011 y primavera 2012.
Los fondos recibidos se utilizarán para la realización
de entrevistas adicionales en Estados Unidos, México y Europa, alquiler de
equipos, honorarios de operadores de cámara locales, de edición y gastos de
documentos de archivo.
TODO O NADA
Si no llegamos a nuestra meta, no se recauda nada. Las donaciones sólo se hacen efectivas cuando se alcanza el objetivo fijado y la campaña se ha terminado. Ayúdanos a difundir el mensaje!
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FAQ
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Kickstarter allows you to contribute to our project, and in return, you will have our sincere gratitude and some special edition rewards listed on the right side of this page.Choose a pledge level and you will be guided through Amazon Checkout. Any gift you make is a step forward for the project!
THIS IS ALL OR NOTHING. IF WE DO NOT MEET OUR TOTAL GOAL BY DEC 18th THE PROJECT WILL NOT BE FUNDED
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Amiri Baraka, Buddy Collette (✝), Charles McPherson, Charlie Mariano (✝), David Amram, Don Friedman, Enrie Andrews, Hank Jones, Henry Grimes, Jason Moran, Jimmy Scott, Joni Mitchell, Lee Konitz, Linda Moser, Marcus Belgrave, Mark Dresser, Michael Cuscana, Ornette Coleman, Paul Bley, Rafael Álvarez, Ravi Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ted Curson as well as members of the Mingus Family and others to be confirmed.
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Yes. We chose Kickstarter because it's international, and we know there are jazz lovers all over the world. Click on the Amazon Payment Button and you will be guide through the process to pay with a credit card from any country. You must finish the Amazon checkout process for your pledge to be recorded. If you have any problems contact us at info@orangethenblue.com
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Yes. Kickstarter only takes funds through credit cards, but we have an alternative system in place to accept checks. The same incentives will apply. Please email us at info@orangethenblue.com if you would like to send a check and we’ll give you the information.
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Yes. Contact us at info@orangethenblue.com and we will send you the IBAN, Swift/BIC. Same incentives apply.
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Yes. We can offer a tax deduction through our 501(c)(3) sponsor. The same incentives will still apply. Please email us at info@orangethenblue.com to inquire further.
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Yes. Once you donate to our campaign, you may want to change your incentive reward to a different one, or increase your pledge amount. To do so, go to Kickstarter and sign in. Locate our campaign page and click “Manage Your Donation” button. You can enter a new amount or choose a new incentive any time before the campaign ends.
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The books design and content will be overseen by members of Orangethenblue who have worked and published for University of Toronto Press,MIT press and other internationally recognized art and design publications.
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Estimated delivery: Dec 2012