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      Poet Mase on October 23, 2011

      Congratulations on your Kickstarter success and on seeing your passion igniting a fire in so many people (myself included)! Love the approach, love the message, and love what I've seen so far. Good luck with everything!

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      Kolleen Bouchane on October 23, 2011

      I am over the moon that you have reached and exceeded your goal and proud to just know you and know even part of the stories that you want to share. Tomorrow is the day!

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      nancy on October 21, 2011

      Congratulation Jonathan on reaching our goal! I never doubted you could do it - now get out there and change the world!!!

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      Mike Moore on October 21, 2011

      Congratulations!!!

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      James Fraser on October 19, 2011

      Congratulations Jonathan!

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      Sky Lamothe on October 19, 2011

      Congratulations on reaching your goal. I look forward to seeing your film and hope it does raise awareness that leads to positive change.

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 24, 2011.

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Thank you email and mention on our social media outlets. (We're also using this space to say, "if you dont see something you want in the incentives mentioned, just email us and we can work something out!")

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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A sneak preview of the film introduction and a personal phone call or skype call from Director Jonathan Smith to express a genuine thank you (plus rewards below)

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Access to the digital premier of the film when completed - watch the completed film online from anywhere in the world! (plus rewards below)

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A 'Special Thanks' mention on the official film credits + the online premier access (plus rewards below)

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A copy of the DVD when the film is completed, including shipping anywhere in the U.S. (a little extra for international shipping) (plus rewards below)

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A signed, limited edition movie poster (1 of 3 designs). (plus rewards below)

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Get a signed DVD and framed, personal letter of thanks from the Director (plus rewards below)

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A signed, limited edition movie poster (2 of 3 designs). (plus rewards below)

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An exclusive signed, matted, and framed still image of the film's photography (choice of scenery) (plus rewards below)

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A complete set of 3 signed, limited edition movie posters (plus rewards below)

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A personal discussion, lunch, and tour of the Yale University campus with Director Jonathan Smith (plus rewards below)

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2 reserved seats at the exclusive screening of the film (East or West Coast) (plus rewards below)

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A collection of all the original photography of the film in matted frame with annotation. (plus rewards below)

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An associate producer credit on the film (and IMDB) (plus rewards below)

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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Original *thesis version* of They Go to Die (submitted to Yale University in May 2011 and winner of the Lowell S Levin Award for Excellence in Global Health). Only 11 exist. (DVD + Case)

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2011

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A personal dinner and private screening of the film with Director Jonathan Smith for you and your friends. And honestly, if you're donating this kind of money, we could work out basically whatever you want.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2013

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This is geared towards organizations, but individuals could also coordinate and event. Director Jonathan Smith will give a guest lecture and host a screening of the award-winning rough cut for your organization, school, church, or community followed by a question and answer session. (travel is included anywhere in the continental US or Canada)

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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This is the big leap - this reward is for organizations or individuals that want to officially become a partner for the film, which would mean that the film is 'brought to you by [organization]' and mentioned wherever the film is mentioned. Credits on IMDB.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Epidemiologist and filmmaker at Yale University focusing on TB and HIV coinfection in the gold mining industry of South Africa.

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