Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty

A project in Ottawa, Canada by John Robson & Brigitte Pellerin
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We tell the story of Magna Carta, foundation of our rights: freedom’s unlikely origins, remarkable triumph and modern challenges.
Backers: 1222
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70 CAD

Funded: $85,870 CAD of $75,000 CAD
Dates: Jan 30th -> Mar 16th (45 days)
Project By: John Robson & Brigitte Pellerin
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Latest News

Thank you to all our backers

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
 Continue to keep up with us via our website, at www.magnacartadocumentary.com.You can also add your name and email address to our distribution list so you don't miss any important updates.  (Read More)

YOU DID IT!!!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
It's Saturday afternoon in Ottawa and we are about to go do a presentation on our project to the Manning Centre Networking Conference. We are delighted to announce that we are less than $250 away from reaching our goal, with 8 days left in our... (Read More)

A special thank you to Mark Steyn and his fans

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning Mark posted a fine piece on his website about the importance of Magna Carta and said some very kind things about our project. This has resulted in our best day so far in this campaign. We are now 88% of the way to our goal. We want to... (Read More)

Please get us to 90%

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, The campaign is going really well and we’re very grateful for all your support. We’re closing in fast on three quarters of our target. But with less than two weeks to go it’s crunch time. We’re really excited about planning the... (Read More)

We want to hear what you have to say

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers! Guess what? We just broke the $50,000 mark!!! That's a cool two-thirds of the way to our goal. THANK YOU!!! We only have two weeks to reach that $75,000 goal, so now is the time to hit the gas. Remember: Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing... (Read More)

Hey, America!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning wonderful backers! We have a lot of exciting things coming down the pipes, including planning the actual documentary and asking for your input. Yes, we want to know what questions you want answered and we want to hear your suggestions... (Read More)

Get ready for your close-up!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Wonderful group of people, powder your nose and power up your cellphone! We want to see you, and make stars out of you. Yes, you. Why? Because this project is about you, and we want to involve you in it. We want you to take a short selfie video... (Read More)

Special offer for our backers: Refer a friend and laugh at us!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Oyez, oyez, who loves a good blooper reel? You do? Then you will love our newest and funniest reward. Refer a friend, family member, neighbour, boss (really, anyone) and if they pledge $50 or more you will receive* a copy of our best Magna Carta... (Read More)

Only two-thirds of the way to go!!!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, More good news: We just passed $25,000 in money raised for our Magna Carta documentary. That's one-third of our goal! We want to thank you again for your support and ask you to continue sharing our updates when you can. John was on Byline... (Read More)

We are on our way to success!!! And yes, that means more work!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful bunch of people, Excellent news about our Magna Carta documentary. Thanks to you, we reached $15,000 last night, which is 20% of our total goal. According to many people who know more about crowdfunding than I do, this means our... (Read More)

Magna Carta in the media - and a new milestone!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been busy promoting our Magna Carta documentary project in the media. Yesterday we appeared on Jerry Agar's radio show (it starts at the 52:10 mark), on Charles Adler's radio show, and on Ezra Levant's TV show. We want to thank all three... (Read More)

One big step towards our goal

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, woot-woot, people! There are now 100 of you backing our project and together you have helped us reach 10% of our target. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your wonderful support! John and I are working to spread the word far and wide, but we couldn't do it... (Read More)

Whew, what a great first day!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We have almost reached $3000 in pledges in our first day, with 42 backers (and counting). A big thank you again for your support.  We also got a great mention on the blog Small Dead Animals... (Read More)

Our project on Sun News Network

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Sun News is featuring our project this weekend. http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/specialreports/archives/2015/01/20150131-092310.html  (Read More)

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