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      Chani Geigle-Teller on March 11, 2011

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      Richard Walden on February 28, 2011

      This project is so hugely important! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm glad I could afford to kick-in a few bucks.

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      John Pieri on February 13, 2011

      Thank you for this project. Awesomness in action. This will make a huge difference for millions of peoples lives. The Stigma Stops Here. Thanks for your help,

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      Janice Racette on February 12, 2011

      i am still thinking of my friend and his family...Mr. James Chasse' Sr. i will continue donating to this particular cause...this was by far the worse possible thing ever. i continue praying for james Chasse' jr. i hope the family is doing well, haven't seen them since the service of their wonderful son.

      xoxo jannie Racette, Aurora

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      george johnson on January 26, 2011

      great trailer! can't wait for the film...

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      Morgan Miller on January 26, 2011

      thanks for doing this. It means allot to many folks.

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Special thanks on the Alien Boy: the Death and Life of James Chasse Facebook page.

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Special thanks on the Alien Boy: the Death and Life of James Chasse website

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Above + Private screening of rare short films from The Nyback Collection, with introduction by Dennis Nyback. Plus Anne Richardson and Laura Berg speak about their own personal experiences as members of families affected by severe and persistent mental illness. Plus Brian Lindstrom gives a sneak preview of a short clip from Alien Boy. Takes place Feb. 24, 7:00 PM.

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Above + a limited edition poster for Alien Boy by local Portland artist Dylan Leeds and a special thanks in the film’s end credits.

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Above + invitation to a director’s pre-release private screening and catered dinner party in Portland, Oregon. Meet the director of Alien Boy, Brian Lindstrom, and other contributors to the film.

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Director Brian Lindstrom will host a screening of Alien Boy for you and 200 of your friends at a theater in your community. Popcorn is on us.

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Jason Renaud is social justice activist, producer of 'Alien Boy: the Death and Life of James Chasse,' and co-founder of the Mental Health Association of Portland.

  1. mentalhealthportland.org
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  3. alienboy.org