Something Better Change

A project in Annapolis, MD by Scott Crawford
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A documentary film about the legendary punk band D.O.A. and frontman Joe Keithley's shocking political victory.
Backers: 492
Average Pledge Per Backer: $102

Funded: $50,134 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 21st -> Feb 21st (31 days)
Project By: Scott Crawford
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Latest News

One final note from Joe! Thank you everyone—21 hours to go!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Joe and I and the whole team can't thank you enough for your enthusiasm and your support. We have less than 24 hours to go and with our final push, we're trying to break the 49K mark. Let's end strong! Thank you again! -Scott Crawford You'll need an... (Read More)

12 more days to go! Let's finish on a high note!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you and your generous and enthusiastic support, we have surpassed our goal and we're now focused on our next stretch goal of $40K. With the additional funds, we will be putting more into post-production, travel and software, all of which... (Read More)

A message from Joe Keithley about hitting our new goal!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Help us hit our new goal of $40K. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support!  (Read More)

A thank you from director Scott Crawford

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Thanks to your incredible support, we've hit our goal! NEW STRETCH GOAL ANNOUNCED!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
In just 9 days, we've hit our goal. We can't thank you enough! The story of Joe Keithley and the power of music and activism has clearly struck a nerve.  The entire "Something Better Change" team is incredibly grateful and thankful to you for how... (Read More)

So close!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to the weekend! Thanks to all of your incredible support, we are now very close to hitting our target goal. We can't thank you enough! Let's hit that goal and keep on going—we will have additional stretch goals to reach and additional... (Read More)

A message from Joe Keithley! Please share and help us get the word out about "Something Better Change"!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Off to an incredible start!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The team can't thank you all enough for your amazing support over the last few days! We still have a ways to go to hit our goal. If you can help get us there, we will be offering a new set of stretch rewards to help continue to funding the film. ... (Read More)

Here's the first trailer for a documentary focused on D.O.A. frontman and Burnaby city councillor Joe Keithley

January 22nd - via: vancouverisawesome.com
An upcoming documentary that's taking a deep dive into the life of B.C.'s favourite punk rock politician is one step closer to becoming a reality. Now, the filmmakers behind Something Better Change just need a little help from the public. (Read More)

Something Better Change launches Kickstarter campaign to document Joe Keithley's ongoing activism journey

January 22nd - via: straight.com
Documentary filmmaker Scott Crawford (CREEM: America’s Only Rock’n’Roll Magazine) and producer Paul Rachman (American Hardcore) have today announced a kickstarter for Something Better Change. The film—named after D.O.A.'s seminal debut full-length—will touch on Keithley’s rise from suburban Burnaby kid to punk rock icon to politician and dedicated family man (Read More)

SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE Documentary Launches Kickstarter Campaign

January 21st - via: broadwayworld.com
Today, award-winning documentary filmmaker/director Scott Crawford (CREEM: America's Only Rock'n'Roll Magazine) and producer Paul Rachman (American Hardcore) launched a Kickstarter campaign in support of their new project, Something Better Change. The film documents hardcore punk band D.O.A.'s frontman and lead guitarist Joey "shead" Keithley's unprecedented political rise in his native Burnaby, BC Canada and his 2022 re-election journey while also exploring how music and activism often interlink via raising awareness about important social issues, inspiring people to get involved, and fostering real, dynamic change. (Read More)

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