"Breaking the Bee" Documentary

A project in New York, NY by Sam Rega and Chris Weller
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A film that explores the near two-decade trend of Indian-American children dominating the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Backers: 165
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86

Funded: $14,187 of $12,175
Dates: Sep 20th -> Oct 26th (36 days)
Project By: Sam Rega and Chris Weller
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Latest News

WE DID IT!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
105% funded! Yes, you just read that right. We met our goal and could not be happier. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated, shared the link, texted about the Kickstarter, skipped out on those beers and donated instead. We could not have done... (Read More)

We're in the News India Times!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
"Breaking The Bee" is featured in the News India Times! Great coverage about the film and the Kickstarter campaign.  Read it here: http://www.newsindiatimes.com/breaking-the-bee-a-documentary-on-stellar-spellers/21829 11 days to go on the campaign!... (Read More)

Half way there!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Thank you to everyone who has donated. We're half way to our goal with 16 days left in the campaign. Remember, if we don't reach our goal, we won't receive the money. That's just how Kickstarter works. We've come this far, so I know... (Read More)

We're 33% funded!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're over $4,000!!! We're 10 days into our campaign. 33% funded. 73 backers. $4,100 raised. Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared. We have 26 days to go. There's still a lot of work to be done. We can do it! I so believe in this story.... (Read More)

Original music by Manny Fidel

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Manny Fidel   Another big shoutout to a talented artist who lent his music to our trailer. The first track you hear is by Manny Fidel. After hearing some samples, I wished I had more footage ready to be scored! He's also a talented video producer... (Read More)

Original music by Lex Sadler

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Lex Sadler   We want to highlight another artist who has contributed their time and work to the film, musician Lex Sadler. His original music is featured in our trailer and teaser. Not only is Lex an extremely talented musician, he has an awesome... (Read More)

Our graphic designer – Skye Gould!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for three great days! We're already at 13% of our goal! Up to this point, all expenses have been out of our pockets or donated by awesome artists. The very talented graphic designer and artist, Skye Gould created the title for the film.... (Read More)

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