I AM SHAKESPEARE (The Henry Green Story) - A True Story
A project in New Haven, CT by Stephen Dest000days
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Please help this remarkable TRUE STORY reach its preproduction goal! By award winning independent filmmaker Stephen Dest.
Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $110
Funded: $8,685 of $30,000
Dates: Nov 19th -> Jan 18th (60 days)
Project By: Stephen Dest
Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $110
Funded: $8,685 of $30,000
Dates: Nov 19th -> Jan 18th (60 days)
Project By: Stephen Dest
$8,685
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 18 @ 19:45 -0500 GMT
28%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank You! 
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Evening BACKERS! I wanted to take a moment and let you know how grateful I am for each and every one of you. Your support of our film project is incredibly humbling to me. When someone believes in your craft, it is often that belief that keeps... (Read More)
Only 4 hours left!
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 4 hours left and our campaign at 30% funded we need all the support we can get from YOU our backers! If you know of anyone that would like to become a part of our film family, please let them know of our efforts. Thank you so much for... (Read More)
HelpHOPELive
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Backer Increases Pledge!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Cynthia for increasing your pledge and becoming a PRODUCER on our film! We are currently 28% funded with only 4 DAY left to reach our goal...WE CAN DO IT! Please consider increasing your pledge and/or sharing the campaign with people who... (Read More)
Backer Increases Pledge!!!
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you T. Foster for increasing your pledge! We've only 4 Days left but I promise to continue crowd funding till the final minute!!! With gratitude, Stephen (Read More)
Support for the Film!
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! The past few days haven been filled with wonderful meetings with producers, production crews and talented actors! (They are as passionate as we are about making this film a reality). I have also been able to secure many "in-kind" (ie:... (Read More)
TORN APART BUT STRONGER THAN EVER!
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
photo from recent new haven register artice (Read More)
In The News
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Great Article regarding Henry and I AM Shakespeare. http://www.nhregister.com//arts-and-entertainment/20150103/new-haven-filmmaker-stephen-dest-and-actor-shooting-victim-to-tell-henry-green-story (Read More)
2015
January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Happy New Year to all of our BACKERS! 2015 will be a wonderful year and we will keep you posted on all the exciting news regarding I AM SHAKESPEARE! Enjoy the New Year and THANK YOU so much for being a part of the team! We have 17... (Read More)
NEW HAVEN LIVING MAGAZINE
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Nice article about the film project... http://www.courant.com/new-haven-living/upfront/hc-nh-launch-january-20141229-story.html (Read More)
In The News
December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! I just wanted to share some wonderful upcoming "in the news". Last month we did an interview about the film and what it's like to run a #kickstarter campaign for NEW HAVEN LIVING MAGAZINE. the issue hits newsstands this month. Last... (Read More)
Seasons Greetings
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Holidays to all our backers and your families! Thank you so much for being a part of such a wonderful story. With love and respect, Phen (Read More)
A message from a former student...
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
ATTENTION FACEBOOK FRIENDS PLEASE READ THIS Growing up i had the pleasure of working with an incredible teacher, who taught me so much about being an actor, being an artist, and being a human being. That person is Stephen Dest. One of the many... (Read More)
Henry Greens message to his shooter: "I FORGIVE YOU"
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
At Christmas everyone needs a little hope; Henry Green, 19, has a message for his shooter: "I forgive you." The gunman, whom Green believes was a teenage boy, was never arrested and remains at large. Green has had offers from friends to go find the... (Read More)
Thank You!
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to take a minute and thank those of you who came to our screening of "Hamlet" and Q&A. We really appreciate all the support we've received in such a short amount of time. In the next few weeks there will be some wonderful media... (Read More)
Stephen and Henry
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Henry and I will be at Neighborhood Music School on Sunday (Dec 7th @4:00pm) in New Haven, CT for a free public screening of my short film version of 'HAMLET' (2014). We will be doing a Q&A on the works of William Shakespeare and his plays... (Read More)
A Note from the Director
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers and Supporters! First of all, Thank you for being our campaigns earliest backers. The first 10 days are a vital part of a successful crowd fund. We still have a long way to go but we are confident that we will meet our goal...but it... (Read More)
Why this film is important
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/2_shot_in_hill/ (Read More)
Henry Green in the News
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/henry_green_story_takes_center_stag/ (Read More)
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