"God Bless the Child" Premieres at SXSW Film Festival!!!

A project in Davis, CA by Laura Heberton
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Help the five stars of "God Bless the Child"--and their team--celebrate the world premiere at SXSW and make it to other festivals, too!
Backers: 273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $18,943 of $12,345
Dates: Mar 3rd -> Mar 30th (28 days)
Project By: Laura Heberton
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