Before Homosexuals Documentary Film on Gay & Lesbian History
A project in Brattleboro, VT by John Scagliotti000days
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A feature-length documentary on same-sex history from ancient Egypt to 1900 AD, featuring rediscovered works of art and poetry.
Backers: 173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $450
Funded: $77,936 of $75,000
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 21st (40 days)
Project By: John Scagliotti
Backers: 173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $450
Funded: $77,936 of $75,000
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 21st (40 days)
Project By: John Scagliotti
$77,936
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 22 @ 00:01 -0500 GMT
103%
of goal
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Latest News
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December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A Word From JoAnn Wypijewski, Journalist and Principal Writer on Before HomosexualsThe history of love is the history of humanity. But the history of same-sex desire has been buried, burned, rewritten and reclaimed. One of the great reclaimers, my... (Read More)
Without Your Help, Our History is Lost
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
So much of our cultural history was hidden, and worse, destroyed. Like the first gay film, "Different from the Others" (1919), which was burned by the Nazis. And in 1623, Michelangelo's great nephew, Michelangelo the Younger, rewrote his uncle's... (Read More)
You Asked We Listened: New Audre Lorde and Castro District Film Trims
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
New Audre Lorde Film TrimWhen we offered our framed one-of-a-kind film trims, a physical piece of celluloid film from the Before Stonewall film, we weren't sure if people would appreciate the significance of being able to hold a piece of history in... (Read More)
The Laquidara Factor
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Charles Laquidara's radio show on Boston’s WBCN, “The Big Mattress,” was one of the hottest and most important morning shows in the nation. My late partner Andy Kopkind and myself were fortunate to work with Charles at WBCN. (I actually did... (Read More)
A Tribute to Melissa Etheridge and Thank You
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
MELISSA ETHERIDGE AUTOGRAPHED CDWe will always be grateful to Melissa Etheridge for making our "After Stonewall" film so unforgettable with the contribution of her voice as the narrator of the film and with her music. If you're a big Melissa... (Read More)
New Combo Packs Added!
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, in response to some requests we've received, we've decided to add a bunch of new combo packs! Thinking you might want a T-shirt and a DVD? Or maybe that special edition poster sounds neat, but so does the lesbian love spell? Well, now you... (Read More)
"Before Homosexuals" T-shirts Are In!
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, we have some fabulous news. Our T-shirts have arrived! Yes, our “Before Homosexuals” T-shirts are printed and ready to go. Aren’t they neat? On the front, you will see our lovely “Before Homosexuals” logo, and on the back is a... (Read More)
"Before Homosexuals" Announces Film Dedication
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We, the "Before Homosexuals" crew could not possibly put together this film project without the tireless efforts of LGBT researchers like Louis Crompton. His course on gay studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1970 was one of only two in... (Read More)
Great First Weekend!
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, we had a great first weekend. We received a lot of support from people, wanting to wish John a happy birthday. Thanks to everyone! We also received many requests to open our rewards to international shipping, so we've done just that. Many... (Read More)
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