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      Creator duncancreamer on October 2, 2012

      Glad this is getting a great round of recognition. I see it's available on VOD and Digital on Oct. 9. When do you suppose we might get the DVDs? (Blue Ray?)

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      Creator Michelle Higa on July 8, 2012

      YES!!!!

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      Creator Mark Pullyblank on July 7, 2012

      AWESOME!! Just the trailer pushed me into some life changes. Well done.

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      Creator Cory Lawrence on July 6, 2012

      YESSSSSSSSS!!!

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      Creator Maegan on July 6, 2012

      Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

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      Creator Katy Zack on July 5, 2012

      Woohoo! Congrats on getting funded!

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      Creator Margherita on July 5, 2012

      Congratulations!!! I am so excited…fantastic work!

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      Creator Paula Zakowski Rhodes on July 5, 2012

      Yeah!!!! It looks like the total is over $50,000.

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      Creator P. Michael Quinn on July 4, 2012

      Yaaay! So glad to see this support and happy that the audience can grow!
      Good work Neil, Wayne, and heck....everybody!

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      Creator Anastasia Diavatopoulos on July 4, 2012

      CONGRATULATIONS! so well deserved for one of the most ****INSPIRING****
      films I have seen a long long time!

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      Creator Stephanie Chambers on June 29, 2012

      so glad to see this on here - i have been trying to figure out how to see this film since i heard about it at SXSW!

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      Creator Eric Ellenberg on June 29, 2012

      I saw this film in Atlanta, and it was FANF***INTASTIC!

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      Creator Harriet Harris on June 28, 2012

      Wayne is a wonderful artist and a brilliant and funny man. I was in the audience for his live show one of the nights you were filming. I's a great show and can't wait to see the movie.

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      Creator Erin & Tyler Berkeley on June 20, 2012

      I saw it at SXSW, Saw it in Boston, Saw it in OKC and brought a bunch of friends. This is a great inpspiring and entertaining film. Jen and me are in to help get it in theaters and share it with the wold. Yeah, I am Neil's brother, but the rest of you who saw it know how good it is. Lets get it in theaters!

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      Creator Neil Berkeley on June 15, 2012

      Thanks to everyone that has supported. We're doing great but still need help. We love the great quotes below so if you haven't commented please leave a note so we can post them to our FB and Twitter pages.

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      Creator Cory Lawrence on June 15, 2012

      I love this movie so much. One of the most deserving films for a theatre experience that I have seen in a very long time.

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      Creator Bart Szyszka on June 15, 2012

      I saw this documentary at SXSW and want everybody I know to see it. Very inspiring.

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      Creator Margherita on June 13, 2012

      'That's the sort of playfulness that can transcend whimsy and frivolity to become a form of wisdom, a means of survival, a kind of grace' (Tom Robbins)

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      Creator Aaron Peterson on June 13, 2012

      Staff Pick!

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      Creator Neil Berkeley on June 11, 2012

      We friggin' love you, Mark. Let's get this thing in theaters.

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      Creator Mark Pullyblank on June 11, 2012

      I friggin' LOVE this!

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      Creator Katy Zack on June 10, 2012

      Go Neil! Let's get a NYC screening soon!

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      Creator Bart McDonough on June 10, 2012

      I'm super excited to see this go in the theaters - I've seen it a few times and is awesome in a crowd.

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    Postcard from our SXSW World Premiere! The postcard features LBJ poster art and the SXSW laurel that kicked it all off!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    Our thanks and the good feeling that comes with knowing you've helped a movie that's only goal is to help make the world more beautiful.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    Official Beauty Is Embarrassing koozie! Keep your beers cold in style. You know you love 'em.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    5 backers Limited (995 of 1000 left)

    Your chance to chat with Wayne. We will be hosting an online screening of the movie and Wayne will be there to answer your questions. So you "Q" and he'll "A"! And man can this guy "A"! Don't miss this one. Limited availability.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    Special thanks with your name listed on the Beauty Is Embarrassing web site and facebook page.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    Digital download of Wayne White performing 'Blue Ridge Mountain Blues'. If you've seen the movie you know this is an amazing and touching performance. We're very happy to offer it in support of our movie.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    Beauty Is Embarrassing Film poster (11x17). This is the poster featuring the famous, LBJ puppet head! Already a classic.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    93 backers

    Your very own DVD of the finished film.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    24 backers

    Official Beauty Is Embarrassing t-shirt designed by Wayne White.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Beautiful 11x17 letterpress poster featuring the artwork for our Los Angeles Film Festival Premiere at LACMA. These are really amazing and feature an illustration by Wayne White

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    45 backers

    Signed DVD of the finished film. Plus, Wayne White designed, official Beauty Is Embarrassing t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Wayne White signed official Beauty Is Embarrassing movie poster (27x40). This is the full size version featuring Wayne wearing the LBJ puppet head.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    Signed Wayne White 400 page book (Maybe Now I'll Get The Respect I So Richly Deserve). Plus official Wayne White designed movie t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    3 backers Limited (97 of 100 left)

    Signed and numbered limited edition Wayne White designed Beauty Is Embarrassing silk screen. Three color process on fine art paper (30x30, limited edition of 100).

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    7 backers Limited (93 of 100 left)

    'Sexy Paintings By Sexy Painters For Sexy People' A beautiful fine art print. This painting is featured in the movie and will look great on any wall. You'll also get a DVD of the movie, signed book and t-shirt!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    Special Edition, signed monograph of 'Maybe Now I'll Get The Respect I So Richly Deserve. Includes a signed copy of the book, two special edition silk screen images and custom packaging.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)

    Wayne will call you and offer his advice on life's little problems. Or big problems. Or just BS for a while.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    7 backers Limited (93 of 100 left)

    Signed and numbered limited edition "Beauty Is Embarrassing" Word Painting Print. (24x36 Giclee, limited edition of 100)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    Your very own Wayne White designed LBJ puppet head. These are exact replicas of the puppet head Wayne wears in the movie. Guess what you'll be wearing for Halloween this year! Plus, a 'thank you' in the credits of the final picture.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    A great way to add a Wayne White to your art collection. Collaborate with Wayne on a custom designed original sketch made personally for you. (11x17, Ink on Paper). Plus, a 'thank you' in the credits of the final picture.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    You'll get to host your very own Beauty Is Embarrassing screening in your home town! We will book a theater or screening venue and provide a copy of the movie. We will also provide signed posters, shirts and a BIE silk screen to give out to some of your guests. Plus, a 'thank you' in the credits of the final picture.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    2 backers

    Now its time to impress your friends. The reward above plus Wayne White will attend your city's premier. Dinner with Wayne before the screening plus Q&A with the artist after the screening. Plus, a 'thank you' in the credits of the final picture.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012