A Second Knock at the Door: A Documentary on Friendly Fire
“A Second Knock at the Door” is currently in post-production. “A Second Knock at the Door” offers a rare glimpse into the sacrifice and courage of military families dealing with the terrible reality of friendly fire and struggling with their belief that the Army attempted to seemingly bury the incidents within the “fog of war.” Because of the generous support of our Angel Investors, we have travelled across the country interviewing the Families of the Fallen, former Officers at the US Army War College, Scholars, such as Dr. Andrew Bacevich at Boston University and Dr. Scoot Snook at Harvard Business School, and members of the Press, including Barton Gellman, Contributing Editor-at-large for Time magazine. Unwilling to allow these soldiers to be defined by their death, this documentary will thoroughly explore these men outside of the uniform through the eyes of their community where they were known simply as a son, husband, father, fiancé, and friend.
“A Second Knock at the Door” is 5414 Productions' first feature-length project. Our Angel Investors and the dedication and hard work from the whole 5414 team have brought us to this point. We are coming to you today in the hopes that you will help us get to the finish line. We are passionate about this project and invite you to join us in our efforts to complete this important project. The funding we hope to raise on Kickstarter will go exclusively for the following expenses: • Professional Studio for Voice-Over • Professional Sound Mixing • Licensing Archival Footage • Film Festival Submissions
For your support we have some wonderful rewards, including tickets to a preview screening of the documentary and concert by Canadian recording artist Beth Moore at the historic Portage Theater in Chicago (www.portagetheater.com). Thanks for visiting us today and please consider supporting this important project. We have attempted to answers questions you may have below, but if you would like further information feel free to visit the film’s official website, www.asecondknockatthedoor.com, the 5414 Productions website, www.5414productions.com, or email the director, Chris Grimes at chris@5414productions.com.
Frequently Ask Questions
Where does the money go? Every penny will go directly to the post-production costs associated with “A Second Knock at the Door” and Film Festival submission fees.
Is my pledge amount publicly displayed? No. Only you and the project creator will be able to see your pledge amount.
If I donate, when do I actually receive my rewards? If we meet our goal, many of the rewards will be ready to ship within two weeks of the close of the Kickstarter campaign. Certain items, such as autographs, DVDs, etc, will be sent after the film is completed.
Can we exceed the Kickstarter goal? Yes! While we are focused on just reaching our Kickstarter goal, Kickstarter does allow us to raise as much money as possible before the deadline. Any extra funds will allow us to purchase more archival footage and submit more film festival applications.
Can I donate to the film, if I don’t live in the United States? Yes. You can pledge from anywhere.
Do I have to accept the reward? Can I just support the project? Yes! Once you have decided on a contribution, you will given the option not receive the reward.
Your help today will allow us to make a great film and more importantly allow the stories of these families to reach a wide audience. Thanks in advance for helping us get this documentary made!
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Every dollar matters! Thank you for your support in getting our documentary made. We will put your name on the documentary's website as a supporter of our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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Enjoy the documentary at home! You will receive a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door” (DVD or Digital Download; December 2011), your name on the documentary’s website as a supporter of our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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How about a great CD! You will receive a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door (DVD or Digital Download; December 2011), Beth Moore’s Debut CD, “The Road,” the voice of “A Second Knock at the Door,” your name on the documentary’s website as a supporter of the our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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This is perfect for all of our Midwest friends and family: Two tickets to an event at the historic Portage Theater (www.portagetheater.org) in Chicago on April 29, 2011. This evening we will be hosting a Preview Screening of “A Second Knock at the Door,” followed by a Concert by Beth Moore! This will be a great event that we would love everyone to be a part of! Besides the tickets you will receive a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door (DVD or Digital Download; December 2011), Beth Moore’s Debut CD, “The Road,” your name on the documentary’s website as a supporter of the our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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Hey isn’t that your name in the end credits? Your name will be listed under “Special Thanks” in the end credits of “A Second Knock at the Door”! In addition you will receive two tickets to an event at the historic Portage Theater (www.portagetheater.org) in Chicago on April 29, 2011, a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door (DVD or Digital Download; December 2011), Beth Moore’s Debut CD, “The Road,” your name on the documentary’s website as a supporter of the our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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Extra tickets and Autographs! Beth Moore will autograph (and personalize if you wish) her Debut CD, “The Road” and the whole 5414 team will autograph the cover of the DVD of “A Second Knock at the Door” (December 2011), if you wish! In addition, you will receive four tickets to the event on April 29, 2011, Special Thanks in the end credits of “A Second Knock at the Door,” your name on the documentary’s website as a supporter of the our film and our Kickstarter updates including film news and advance notice of film screenings.
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Why not join us at a film festival in your part of the country! Since this Kickstarter campaign will allow us to have a robust schedule, if “A Second Knock at the Door” comes to a film festival near you, we will make sure you will receive two free tickets to a showing (transportation and lodging not included). This package also includes four tickets to the event on April 29, 2011, a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door (DVD or Digital Download; December 2011), an autograph copy of Beth Moore’s Debut DC, and your name listed under “Special Thanks” in the end credits of “A Second Knock at the Door.”
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Get your name in lights by becoming an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER of “A Second Knock at the Door”! With this pledge your name will appear alphabetically during the closing credits under the heading “Associate Producers.” This package also includes four tickets to the event on April 29, 2011, two free tickets to a showing of “A Second Knock at the Door” if we come to a film festival near you (transportation and lodging not included), a copy of “A Second Knock at the Door (DVD or Digital Download; Fall 2011), an autograph copy of Beth Moore’s Debut DC, and everything else listed above.
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Have lunch or drinks with both the Director and Editor of “A Second Knock at the Door” to discuss your project, whether a documentary or not (transportation and lodging not included). We can either meet at a film festival or in Chicago, whichever works best for you! This package includes everything listed above, including up to 10 tickets to the event on April 29, 2011, two free tickets if we come to a film festival near you (transportation and lodging not included), and an “Associate Producer” credit!
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Want to break into the industry? Do it today with this special package! This package includes a Co-Producer credit at the opening and closing of “A Second Knock at the Door.” This package includes everything listed above, including up to 10 tickets to the event on April 29, 2011, four free tickets if we come to a film festival near you (transportation and lodging not included), and lunch or drinks with both the Director and Editor to discuss your project!
