Norton the First: America's Emperor

A project in San Francisco, CA by Jesse Chandler
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The extraordinary tale of a man who went from riches to rags, and declared himself Norton the First, Emperor of the United States.
Backers: 179
Average Pledge Per Backer: $121

Funded: $21,675 of $46,000
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 19th (35 days)
Project By: Jesse Chandler
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Latest News

The Final Countdown!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, We're in the final days of the Kickstarter for our documentary about Emperor Norton! It's been an incredible process full of several ups and a few downs. The people we have met over the last month have been the best. It's great to see so... (Read More)

Keeping up the momentum on Giving Tuesday!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! Thanks for being so supportive with helping us make this campaign a success! We’re excited about where we’re at but we need to continue the momentum in order to reach our final goal. Since it's Giving Tuesday, please continue to spread... (Read More)

23% Funded! And a new clip from the film!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone for the generous support you've given us over the last two weeks! We've seen so much amazing progress but there is still a long ways to go. The Emperor's story will only be told if we raise the entirety of our goal, $46,000.... (Read More)

Kickstarter Campaign Aims to Raise Funds for Emperor Norton Documentary

November 17th - via: sfstation.com
On September 17, 1859, a man adorned in a beaver hat and ostrich plume marched into the office of the San Francisco Bulletin and handed over a Proclamation declaring himself Norton the First, Emperor of the United States. Filmmaker Jesse Chandler’s Kickstarter campaign plans to pay tribute to the Emperor in a feature-length documentary that tells the story of how he became one San Francisco’s most beloved street characters. (Read More)

Big thanks - Up to 15% funded!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
What a first week! Thank you to everyone for taking the time to check out the Kickstarter and for backing our project. It's an awesome start but we still have a long way to go towards our goal of $46,000. Emperor Norton's story is too great a tale to... (Read More)

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