A journey into the life of Sri Lankan activist who risks her life to stand up for basic human rights.
Why We Want to Make this film: Refuge will tell the emotional journey of Ms. Aadirai , a young woman in a loving and committed relationship – a relationship that was cut tragically short by the Army. The story of what happened after she escaped the brutal regime– of how millions of stateless people can find themselves completely shut out and ostracized-- is poignant, enraging and opening a window into the issue of living equally....
On March 14, 2012, three years after Chanel 4 released “Sri Lanka's Killing fields unpunished," part II. This film, posted on YouTube, has received over millions of hits and inspired over hundreds and thousands of e-mails and comments on YouTube and Facebook. The impact of Chanel 4’s original documentary film and the raw nerve it touched for so many, tells us this is an important story that needs to be told… and told now. Please give your donations generously and be the voice for all those who can't be heard and have been forgotten.
Our ambitious production schedule can be met if we immediately raise our bare minimum, fundraising goal of $15, 000. To all of you Kickstarter novices out there: if we fall short of our goal during the designated donation period, we will lose all money raised, along with the opportunity to make this film, as well as play a meaningful role in the burgeoning issue of crime against humanity.
If we are in the fortunate position of having surpassed our minimum goal, we will use this money to enhance the production value of the film and pay for costly marketing, distribution and music.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/world/asia/rights-body-passes-measure-on-sri-lanka.html
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A heartfelt thank you and (if you want) inclusion on our email list so you can get updates about our progress. Also your name will be placed on our website's Refuge Hall of Fame, + you will get a free download of Jennie Michelson ’s song, “It's all because of you. (You can remain anonymous if you wish and still receive your rewards)
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All the rewards previously listed, + your photo will become a part of the Refuge logo which will be featured on the Refuge website.
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All the rewards previously listed, + a DVD of Refuge and your photo will become part of the Refuge logo which will also be featured on the movie poster.
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All the rewards previously listed, + a Refuge T-shirt.
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All the rewards previously listed, + Refuge on Blu-ray!
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All the rewards previously listed, + a 20x13 poster from the film.
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All the rewards previously listed, + a signed Blu-ray of the film, plus a full size (39x27) Refuge movie poster.
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All the rewards previously listed, + a phone call of thanks from Parthiban Shanmugam + a full size Refuge movie poster signed by Parthiban, and the producers.
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All the rewards previously listed, + an honorary Associate producer credit on the end film credits.
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All the rewards previously listed, + an unforgettable dinner with Parthi, + the cast & crew, and producers of Refuge in Atlanta.
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All the rewards previously listed, + you and a guest will walk the red carpet and attend the premiere (tickets provided) in Atlanta.
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You are now listed as an Executive Producer of the end film credits. Although it’s an honorary credit – it’s an incredibly important one; we can’t make this film without you. We will fly you and a guest to the Atlanta premiere. You will walk the red carpet and have your photo taken with the director and producers.
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