Astronauts on the Front Porch

A project in Chapel Hill, NC by Michael Washington, Michael Neece
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A documentary about the astronaut training program at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Backers: 101
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funded: $11,505 of $53,000
Dates: Apr 11th -> May 11th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Washington, Michael Neece
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Latest News

The Next Step in our Journey together

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The Michaels thank you! Greetings, Supporters!   You are helping to bring Astronauts on the Front Porch to the Big Screen through your generosity. As much as this story is one of past triumphs and one that has been hidden for far too long, it also... (Read More)

From the Livestream, Two questions finally popped up. Here are the answers!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Rebekah asked if the film will presented at Morehead Planetarium. We indeed hope that it will one day be played in part or in whole within their exhibit halls or in a theater they have that isn't the curved dome. Alyssa asked how the Apollo... (Read More)

Livestream at 8 PM (ET) tonight!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. (ET) for Michael G. Neece's livestream from his home in Chapel Hill. He will tell you why the Astronauts on the Front Porch story matters in today's world, takes your questions live, and asks for your help in making the film... (Read More)

Put a reminder on your calendar: Livestream, Today at 4:30 (ET)

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Remember our Livestream by setting a reminder now! Today at 4:30 (ET)     https://goo.gl/REJfsV Historical Marker on Franklin Street  (Read More)

Live stream Friday at 4:30 (ET)

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Please tune in as I walk on Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, with Erik Neill livestreaming our interactions with the natives. https://live.kickstarter.com/michael-washington-michael-neece/live/how-hidden-are-these-astronaut-stories Friday at 4:30 PM... (Read More)

Our total jumped 25% in under one day!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Just ten more days, Much Fundraising left to do

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Everyone!   You clearly want this story to be made into a film and we are thankful for your help! Because of your passion for this, you are the perfect ambassador for this project. With only ten days left, could you please do the following?... (Read More)

Premiere of Second Trailer

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for supporting us! As a special thank you, we would like to premiere our brand new trailer for "Astronauts on the Front Porch". You are the first to see this. Hope you enjoy!  (Read More)

So much support! Please share with everyone you know!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Alan Shepard. Photo courtesy of UNC Wilson Library, copyright 2018. THANK YOU! More than fifty backers have pushed past 10% of our goal! We appreciate your financial support, but not just that - we appreciate the attention... (Read More)

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