We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 23, 2012.

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 26, 2012

      Thanks Jay! We are so grateful to have supporters like you who spread the word. We are still floored by the overwhelming support for the project.

      Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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      Creator Jay Burnett on September 22, 2012

      I've been checking back every so often and sharing links to this project! I hadn't checked the page in a couple days, but then today checked and I see the main goal has been surpassed! Awesome! I'm so glad this will be made.

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 19, 2012

      Hi R.B. Frye!

      We can definitely credit you as Anvil! We are so honored to have your support on this project and excited to host you at our screening!

      Thank you so much!
      Sara + Dacia

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      Creator Anvil* on September 19, 2012

      Hi Kiandra,

      If possible could the producer credit read as:

      Anvil*

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      That is the label most of the internet knows me by. :-)
      Yes a worthy project, Good luck.
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      Anvil*

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 14, 2012

      Hi Kiandra!

      Thank you so much for your comment. We certainly hope to explain the nuances and complexities of gender, sex and orientation in much more detail for the finished product. Our short Kickstarter video certainly cannot do the topic justice. The finished product will also include resources designed for educators, medical providers and other journalists who want to dive into the topic.

      I also appreciate pointing out the medicalization of the topic by traditional media coverage. We completely agree and plan to also call this out in our project. Dacia and I hope to elevate the conversation by picking up where most coverage ends. For us, the "costs of gender" is not just about how expensive the procedures are, but more importantly about the complex social, personal/interpersonal, psychological and emotional costs charged against trans folks, pre, during, and post transition.

      Thanks so much for your support and insight!

      Sara

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      Creator Kiandra Young on September 13, 2012

      I think you might need to explain the difference between sex, gender identity/subconscious sex, and masculinity/femininity in more detail. You could also introduce concepts like intersex, genderqueer and cisgender. You could also talk about how trans coverage in the media almost always focuses on the physical transition as if to say that a trans person's gender is somehow artificial or less valid than a cis person's. Other points of discussion could be the gatekeepers and the extra pressure on trans people to perform masculinity/femininity. It depends how much detail you want to go into explaining gender and the queer community.

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 7, 2012

      Hi Mana, we can definitely make that happen. I'll add a note to your reward for a digital download only.

      Thanks so much for your support!

      Sara

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      Creator Mana Gement on September 7, 2012

      I don't want to claim the other reward features, but I want to get the digital download which has now been added to the $15 tier. Will the download link be offered to people who select "no reward"?

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 5, 2012

      Thank you, thank you, thank you Colleen! I'm proud to officially have you/TabuTalk.org as a producer for this project!

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      Creator Colleen McDevitt on September 5, 2012

      TabuTalk.org is proud to donate to this project. What a "tabu topic!" We've gotten tons of support from Sara and are happy to give a little support back.

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      Creator Common Language Project on September 3, 2012

      Hi Paul!

      Thank you so much for supporting our project and the awesome suggestions. We will definitely update our rewards today to reflect those ideas. We'll let you know as soon as their up!

      Sara

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      Creator Paul Hollingdrake on September 1, 2012

      This is a great project, and I have no doubt that you'll reach your goal, over 20% of the way there in just a couple of days!
      Could you put up info on international shipping rates, or whether you're willing to ship to places like the UK?
      Also, I'd like to suggest making a downloadable digital copy of the film available in addition to the DVD, it would certainly get me to up my pledge.
      All the best, and I hope you overshoot well enough to really spread the message.

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Funding period
Aug 29, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012 (25 days)

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    A rad Common Language Project sticker & button + everything above.

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    49 backers

    Just added to $15 level: Everything above PLUS a digital download of the project with a transgender/media tool kit.

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    A funky fresh postcard from Thailand + everything above.

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    A DVD copy of the documentary in a custom screen printed case + everything above

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    A photo print of your choosing from Thailand + everything above

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    Two tickets to a Seattle screening of the film + a custom screenprinted poster by the filmmakers (secretly talented print makers!) + everything above

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