Real Boy — a documentary
A project in Oakland, CA by Shaleece Haas000days
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REAL BOY is a coming-of-age story about a transgender musician and his search for the meaning of family, given and chosen.
Backers: 911
Average Pledge Per Backer: $60
Funded: $55,053 of $50,000
Dates: Sep 28th -> Oct 30th (32 days)
Project By: Shaleece Haas
Backers: 911
Average Pledge Per Backer: $60
Funded: $55,053 of $50,000
Dates: Sep 28th -> Oct 30th (32 days)
Project By: Shaleece Haas
$55,053
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 30 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
110%
of goal
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Latest News
24 HOURS to go & EXCLUSIVE video from Bennett Wallace 
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
48 hours to go ... Here's the plan!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, wonderful people! So, we had a dance party in the office today to celebrate reaching our initial goal. It was awesome! And then we set our sights on something very exciting: a stretch goal that will help us cover the costs of festival... (Read More)
WE DID IT! You. Are. Amazing!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Team REAL BOY! DID YOU SEE?! IT'S HAPPENED!! WE DID IT! Together, we've raised $50,000 and the REAL BOY Kickstarter will be funded!! Woo Hoo! A huge THANK YOU to Jen & Evan Dodge, who put up a generous challenge gift yesterday, and to... (Read More)
Double your impact — TODAY ONLY
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday! I am delighted to announce that we have received another challenge gift from two generous REAL BOY supporters, Jen & Evan Dodge. The Dodge family has offered to match up to $1,000 in contributions TODAY ONLY. Their connection to... (Read More)
"Transparent" actor Ian Harvie loves Real Boy
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend. We have just 4 DAYS LEFT in our campaign. We're $5,000 away from our goal. And I woke up this morning feeling deep gratitude for all the support you have shown REAL BOY this month. <3 Today I... (Read More)
We are SOOO close!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all you fabulous people! I'm in LA for a film forum hosted by Film Independent and we have the tremendous privilege to show a clip from the film as part of their documentary works-in-progress screening. I wanted to take a moment to say WOW!!... (Read More)
Nana + You = Amazing!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday, Team REAL BOY! Yesterday, I introduced you to my Nana, who put up a 1-day matching gift to inspire you to join her. And you said YES!! In JUST ONE DAY, we had 40 new backers and 7 increased pledges. Together with my grandma, you raised... (Read More)
My Grandma loves Real Boy!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello team REAL BOY! My grandma, Marie, is my biggest fan and she's really excited about this film. She's seen the trailer and she asks me every time I visit her when she's going to get to watch the movie. As an incentive to get the film done... (Read More)
New Rewards!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
A special gift to say thank you!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Team REAL BOY! We're almost halfway through our campaign and for the last two weeks you've been donating and posting and tweeting up a storm! Thank you! So today, I have a little something for YOU. In addition to any other reward you chose,... (Read More)
Do we have your VOTE?
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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REAL BOY is Indiewire's Project of the Day!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Team Real Boy! Greetings from the edit room! We're hard at work on REAL BOY, but I wanted to take a moment to say, OMG! You people are AMAZING! All 327 of you have come together to bring us within dollars of the $20,000 mark! Thank you! Thank... (Read More)
New reward, exclusive video of Bennett Wallace song, and big thanks!
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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#REALBOY #trans #musician series
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Y'all, We're thrilled to release the first of ten new videos featuring #trans #musicians from around the world! This first one comes from the beautiful and talented Namoli Brennet. Enjoy! (Read More)
You are amazing! 36 hours. $11,000. And all of YOU.
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you soooo much for being part of this incredible launch for the REAL BOY Kickstarter. These first few hours have exceeded my wildest hopes and have filled me with such gratitude for our many intersecting communities. I also want to thank the... (Read More)
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