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Update #6: We Like It Like That screening tomorrow at the White Rabbit Bar and Lounge in NYC
First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone who donated to help make this film a reality! We would not be able to finish the documentary without your support. Keep on the lookout for updates from us regarding the progress of the film and the backer donation gifts. We are working hard to finish the film so that we can get you your gifts as soon as possible.
For those of you in NYC – we are screening the rough cut of
the film tomorrow night (Thursday 10/20)
at the White Rabbit Bar and Lounge
in the East Village at 10pm as part of DJ Tahleim
Reyes’ monthly MOFUNKO party. Come for
the film and stay for the party, with music DJ Tahleim Reyes and Osiris Terry from Blue Funk Orchestra on Percussion! The event will be Hosted by Daoud
Abeid, Danny Castro & Savior Elmundo aka Pinero. More info about MOFUNKO is below:
MOFUNKO (Plantain Funk)!
Mofunko (Mo-funk-o) A mix Afro-Caribbean Soul and Latin Funk
rhythms inspired by the sounds of Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the
Americas (South, Central and North). All mashed together in a Pilon to
introduce a rich and unique blend of Tropical grooves. Mofunko takes
you on a musical adventure and combines all of the best flavor that all
of these genres has to offer to make one tasteful and funky kind of
serving (be careful the plates are hot!).
Tools: Pilon (Wooden Masher)
Ingredients: Afro-Cuban, Guaguanco, Rumba, Mambo, Son, Guaracha, Salsa, Afro-Beat, Samba, Cumbia, Calypso, Latin Jazz, Plena, Bomba, Merengue, Compas, Bele, Gwo-ka, Boogaloo, Salsoul, Disco and a dash of House.
Hope to see you there!
Update #5: We Like It Like That Screening in Brooklyn NYC
Come join us for the Brooklyn premiere of We Like It Like That - The Story of Latin Boogaloo on Thursday, September 29th at 8PM at Launchpad Creative Arts Space in Crown Heights Brooklyn.
Take the 2,3,4, 5 or S shuttle train to Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn.
The film is still a work in progress, and the screening is a fundraiser to help us finish the final version of the film. Donations are accepted but of course no one will be turned away for a lack of funds.
We will have drinks and snacks so grab a few friends and join us in our celebration of all things boogaloo!
Please come early, as space is limited. Hope to see you there
www.brooklynlaunchpad.org
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Arnaldo Lopez on September 25, 2011
Sorry, already doing a fundraiser 10/01 for indie movie "Woven" at my poets and writers event.
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Tiffany Stecker on September 27, 2011
I wish I could make it. Organize a screening on the weekend and I'll be there!
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Update #4: New Backer Rewards from Spanglish Fly
NYC’s finest contemporary Boogaloo band, Spanglish Fly is generously offering some very special Backer Rewards to fans of We Like It Like That:
- For a $10 contribution you can get a digital download of their EP Latin Soul and Bugalú(plus a big thank you on the film’s website)
- For a $15 contribution you can get a CD of their EP Latin Soul and Bugalú(plus a big thank you on the film’s website)
There are only 25 of each backer reward available, so grab them soon before they run out!
A sampling of their funky boogaloo is below:
Make sure to also check out Spanglish Fly on Facebook or listen to more music on their Myspace page
Update #3: Kickstarter's Q&A with Mathew R. Warren
Hi Everyone,
Check out Kickstarter’s Q&A with We Like It Like That filmmaker Mathew Warren on his inspiration for the film, classic boogaloo songs and the future of boogaloo. If you like what you read, please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal and tell the story of Latin Boogaloo.
We also want to give a big thanks to Kickstarter and Daniella Jaeger for the Q&A and featuring We Like It Like That on the “new and notable” section of their blog!
Update #2: We Like It Like That is on Twitter
Follow the evolution of the film on Twitter. Thanks so much for your support!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 9, 2011.
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Every dollar counts! You will get a heartfelt thank you on our web site
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SPECIAL BACKER REWARD: A digital download of the Spanglish Fly EP Latin Soul and Bugalú (plus a big thank you on the film’s website). Listen to Spanglish Fly at http://www.myspace.com/spanglishflyNYC
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SPECIAL BACKER REWARD: A CD of the Spanglish Fly EP Latin Soul and Bugalú (plus a big thank you on the film’s website). Listen to Spanglish Fly at http://www.myspace.com/spanglishflyNYC
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A big thank you and an official "We Like it Like That" Poster
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A DVD of the film upon release + an official "We Like it Like That" poster
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Rock a sweet "We Like it Like That" t-shirt + a DVD of the film upon release + an official limited edition poster + a big thank you on our web site
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The official "We Like It Like That" soundtrack + A "We Like it Like That" t-shirt + a DVD of the film upon release + a limited edition poster + a big thank you on our web site
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A photo of Joe Bataan, signed by the man himself + The official "We Like It Like That" soundtrack + t-shirt + a DVD of the film upon release + a limited edition poster + a big thank you on our web site + a special thank you in the film credits!
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All of the above + 5 CDs (or the digital download equivalent) and two t-shirts from Fania.com
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All of the above + 2 tickets and backstage passes to any Joe Bataan concert on his next tour
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All of the above + an all expenses paid dinner (travel costs excluded) in New York City, with Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon, Harvey Averne and Mathew Ramirez Warren, the writer, director and producer of "We Like It Like That"
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Writer and filmmaker, Mathew Ramirez Warren is a native of New York City. He received an M.A. from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and has been a regular contributor to the New York Times and Wax Poetics Magazine. In 2007, he began exploring documentary filmmaking, and in addition to his work in print, he has produced numerous videos for NYTimes.com and WaxPoetics.com. Since beginning work on his upcoming feature length documentary on the Latin boogaloo era, "We Like It Like That," Mathew has come to be viewed as an expert in the field and has written the liner notes on several album re-issues for Fania Records. He continues to live in New York City and has established his own production company, Muddy Science.
