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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 16, 2012.

47 Hours Left

Update #15 · Jun 14, 2012 · 1 comment

Status: 106% funded. We have 47 hours left in our Kickstarter project. This is our final push. The more funding we receive the more we can accomplish with the film. So let's keep it going right up until the final moments! Thanks!

Here's a photo of Frank playing with the Pierre Christophe Trio at the Sunset in Paris. It was his last gig. 

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We did it! Thank you!

Update #14 · Jun 12, 2012 · 1 comment

Project Status: 104% funded. We did it! You did it! Thank you! 

We still have 3 days left to continue to raise funds. The more we get the more we can accomplish. This is incredibly exciting! Here's a note from our director:

On behalf of our entire team, whose efforts have been constant and inspiring, I want to thank each and every one of you for all your gifts large and small.  It is gratifying that we met our goal, and very exciting to have so many people already in our Frank Morgan Project Community.  We'll send you updates as we move into the next phase of production, and keep you informed of good news and milestones.  Thank you again, friends.

Gratefully,
NC Heikin

 

 

 

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Street Disease

Update #13 · Jun 11, 2012 · 1 comment

Project Status: 92% funded with 5 days to go. 250 amazing backers. Thank you!

Here’s Frank in an audio tape on the subject of what he calls Street Disease – and how it leads to trouble for kids who catch it. 

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It's the music that's important

Update #12 · Jun 8, 2012 · comment

Project status: 88% funded by 223 backers. We are entering our final week on Kickstarter. We need to reach our goal in the next 7 days or we do not receive any of the funds. So this is it. Our final push begins now! Please reach out to anyone you think might be interested in backing the film and send them the link. Thank you!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1873493304/sound-of-redemption-the-frank-morgan-project

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Here's a clip from the film: George Cables on drugs and music. It's the music that's important, he says, and we agree. That's what's left in the end, Frank Morgan's gift to the world, his beautiful music.

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New York Times story

Update #11 · Jun 6, 2012 · comment

There's a wonderful article in today's New York Times by Nate Chinen about our producer Michael Connelly's relationship with Frank Morgan and Sound of Redemption. Our Kickstarter project gets a mention, too. Here's a link:
Remembering a Jazzman Who Overcame Heroin and Prison

Project status: 82% funded with 10 days to go.  We are getting close to our goal. We must reach 100% to receive the funds. So please keep spreading the word. Thanks!

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    12 backers

    Thank you! Your name will be listed as a supporter on our Facebook page and on our web site.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    68 backers

    Thank you! You will receive a digital download of the completed film. Plus, the above reward.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    55 backers

    Thank you! You will receive a digital download of "DVD extras." Plus, all of the above rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    41 backers

    Thank you! You will receive a download of the soundtrack from the film. Plus, all of the above rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    75 backers

    Thank you! Your name will be listed in a special thank you section in the film credits. Plus, all of the above rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    25 backers Limited (75 of 100 left)

    Thank you! You will receive a signed movie poster and a DVD of the film. Plus, all of the above rewards. (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    3 backers Limited (97 of 100 left)

    Thank you! You will receive a signed and personalized hardcover copy of THE DROP by Michael Connelly, the executive producer of the film and a bestselling author. This #1 New York Times bestseller was first released in 2011. Plus, receive all of the above rewards. (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    8 backers

    Thank you! You will receive an invitation to attend a screening of the film. (This does not include any travel or hotel arrangements or expenses.) Plus, all of the above rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    Thank you! You will receive an invitation to a VIP party after a screening of the film. Hang with the production team and special guests. (This does not include any travel or hotel arrangements or expenses.) Plus, all of the above rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    2 backers Limited (2 of 4 left)

    Thank you! Your name will be used for a character's name in a new Michael Connelly novel, to be published in 2013, and you will receive a signed and personally inscribed copy of the finished book. Michael will personally contact you to discuss your character. Plus, all of the above rewards. This reward is limited to 4 backers.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Thank you. You will get an Associate Producer credit on the film. Plus, receive all of the above rewards EXCEPT THE CHARACTER NAME.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    2 backers Limited (2 of 4 left)

    Thank you! You will get an Executive Producer credit on the film in the main titles. Plus, receive all of the above rewards EXCEPT THE CHARACTER NAME AND THE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013

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