Calcutta is My Mother Documentary

A project in Kolkata, India by Michael Hirtzel
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When Ruby died Reshma was adopted in her place. This is the story of Reshma's first journey back to Calcutta to discover her roots.
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Backers: 142
Average Pledge Per Backer: $124

Funded: $17,613 of $15,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Michael Hirtzel
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YOU DID IT!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
YES! We have reached our goal of $15,000 on our Kickstarter. That means that YOU have made this documentary a reality! But this isn't the end. We still have 11 days to get as much over our goal as we can. The more over our goal we can get, the... (Read More)

A HUGE DAY

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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Can You Take 10 Minutes to REALLY Help Us?

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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You're Helping So Many Adoptees

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We knew Reshma's story connected with adoptees, but we've been overwhelmed by the sheer number of individuals who were adopted that have contacted us! Guess what most of them have said... "Reshma's story is my story!"  Telling Reshma's story is just... (Read More)

Psychology Today & Chicago Now

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
What an amazing first three days we have had!!! You've all helped us raise almost 5K towards our 15K goal. We've got awesome supporters, and we are getting more every day!  One of the ways we've been able to get the word out is through Reshma's... (Read More)

Our first 48 hours

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You all have helped put Calcutta is My Mother on the map in just 48 hours. We've raised over $4,400, been featured in various blogs and media outlets, and are one of the most popular projects in Kickstarter's "Film" category! We are honered and... (Read More)

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