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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 31, 2012.

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      Creator edith on August 16, 2012

      What is the value of the benefit received (DVD and poster) to compute the deductible part of a donation? If the benefit is received in 2014, is the value of the benefit still deducted from the donation?

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      Creator Hanni Beyer Lee on July 31, 2012

      32 backers away from the hoped for 600!! Speaks a loud message to the world!! That is only 4 backers an hour for the next 8. Perfect! We can do it!

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      Creator Brooke Newmaster on July 29, 2012

      Thank you, Thank you. Your work is so important to me and my students. You have given a voice for all of us who don't know how to be heard. Thank you so much. -From Korean Heritage House, Jang-mi Korean Dance & Drum, and Brooke Jee-in Newmaster. I wish we could give much more to support this project!

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      Creator Pages LA on July 29, 2012

      Amazing! All the best!
      My Multi-Ethnic online City Guide promotes multiculturalism and supports diverse communities, and the Korean among them.
      I look forward to seeing more of the project in future.

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      Creator The Castles on July 28, 2012

      This project sounds fabulous. We are a mother and daughter brought together by adoption (from Korea). Today we have a blog called "Don't We Look Alike?" on Wordpress about adoption. We just found your project via another blog and have re-blogged it today. Hope it helps you meet your goal!

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      Creator enteraudio on July 28, 2012

      You are so close! Keep pushing, good luck!

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      Creator Hanni Beyer Lee on July 27, 2012

      I am thrilled to be a backer. I have three daughters all adopted from China at older ages (like Deann) and they have always loved Deann's films and related to them on a very deep lever, as have I. We can't wait to see this next one - it promises to profound and beautiful.

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      Creator jody on July 13, 2012

      HI Deann,
      I saw you at the gathering in Paris this year but did not get the pleasure meeting you personally. I have never seen your films but just seeing the preview touches my heart. I wish great luck !!!

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      Creator Sun Mee Chomet on July 11, 2012

      Deann, you are incredible! Thank you so much for your perserverance, vision and passion. I look forward to yet another beautiful work of art that you bring into the world.

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      Creator Sonia Feigenbaum on July 11, 2012

      Deann and Charlotte,
      I look forward to seeing the film. Good luck!!!

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      Creator Tim Huey on July 1, 2012

      Keep up the amazing work Deann! I remember seeing In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee in San Jose as part of SFIAAFF 2010; I'm glad you are continuing to explore these fascinating, impactful stories and I will definitely spread the word.

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      Creator Sarah Pradt on June 26, 2012

      So excited to see another great project from you! I'm looking forward to the film and its impact.

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      Creator Margie on June 25, 2012

      Go Deann! Here's to the success of this new project, which I know will be as incredible as your past work!

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      Creator Grace J. Yoo on June 22, 2012

      Deann, I am a continual fan/groupie. Thank you for continually giving voice to stories in our community.

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      Creator Laura Benson on June 21, 2012

      My husband was adopted from Korea. I love hearing the stories! Thank you for all of your hard work in sharing just a handful of stories that are out there!

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      Creator Doris Owyang on June 21, 2012

      Love you long time!

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      Creator Pamela Eguchi on June 20, 2012

      My sisters were moved by your first two films and wanted to contribute to the development of your new film. - Pam

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      Creator Anne Jin Soo Preston on June 20, 2012

      Best of luck to you Deann! Hope you have success with this project. See you soon!
      -Anne

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Funding period
Jun 20, 2012 - Jul 31, 2012 (41 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    37 backers

    You'll receive a huge heartfelt “Thank You" from us on the wall of our Facebook page (you can also keep your donation anonymous if you wish). This also applies to all other Pledge levels.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    83 backers

    Receive a behind-the-scenes photo from the production! Plus a postcard of GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP signed with a personal message from Director Deann Borshay Liem.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $30 or more

    55 backers

    Receive a poster from Deann's award-winning film, IN THE MATTER OF CHA JUNG HEE (11"x17") signed with a personal message from Deann! (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    13 backers Limited (2 of 15 left)

    Get a vintage FIRST PERSON PLURAL poster signed by Director Deann Borshay Liem (13.5" x 19.5"). While supplies last! EXCLUSIVE on Kickstarter! (Please add $10 for international shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    9 backers

    Get the official movie poster for GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP (11"x17") autographed with a personal thank-you by Director Deann Borshay Liem!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2014
  • Pledge $75 or more

    13 backers

    The definitive IN THE MATTER OF CHA JUNG HEE Collector's package! You receive the newly-released soundtrack by Todd Boekelheide (a download), a signed DVD of the film, plus a poster personalized and signed by the Director!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    155 backers

    You'll receive a hot-off-the-presses DVD of GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP! Plus the official movie poster (11" x 17"), autographed with a personal thank-you by Director Deann Borshay Liem. (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $125 or more

    8 backers All gone!

    Limited Reward!!! You'll receive a hot-off-the-presses DVD of Geographies of Kinship, a personalized, autographed poster for the film, and a copy of Ann Fessler's brilliant book, "The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades before Roe v. Wade." This is a rare, hard-to-find hardcover edition autographed by the author!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $250 or more

    36 backers

    Receive the basket of goodies that we're calling the [COLLECTOR'S PACKAGE]! A DVD 3-Pack of Deann’s Trilogy: GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP, IN THE MATTER OF CHA JUNG HEE, and FIRST PERSON PLURAL; two downloadable mp3s from the soundtrack of IN THE MATTER OF CHA JUNG HEE by Todd Boekelheide; an autographed poster for the new film; and a special “Thank you” on our website. (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $500 or more

    5 backers Limited (10 of 15 left)

    Chat with Deann via Skype to discuss her films and adoption! Also, receive an autographed copy of one of the best books on Korean adoption--Adopted Territory: Transnational Korean Adoptees and the Politics of Belonging, written and donated by Eleana Kim (she's one of our brilliant Advisors!); plus the Collector's Package! (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    10 backers

    Receive substantial credit as a funder on this film! The [DIRECTOR'S PACKAGE] includes: credit as a Funder on IMDB, the festival version of the film, and on our website; a personal thank-you note from Deann; 2 behind-the-scenes photos (8" x10") from GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP; plus the Collector's Package! (Please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)

    Have a private screening of the film in your home or another venue of your choice, with Deann in attendance! Plus be recognized for your contribution with the Director's Package! (Limited to the U.S.; transportation and lodging not included; please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)

    Visit us in the edit room! Watch and give feedback on the film's rough cut. Also receive a credit as an Associate Producer of the film with your name listed as such on IMDB and in the film's credits. You'll also receive invitations to special events and six hot-off-the-presses signed DVDs of GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP. Plus we'll throw in the Director's Package! (Transportation and lodging not included; please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014