Mixed Up: Our Changing Racial Identities

A project in Denver, CO by Rebekah Henderson
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Mixed Up is short film about multiracial people and their families \r\n and how we are changing what race means. Join the conversation!
Backers: 180
Average Pledge Per Backer: $84

Funded: $15,074 of $15,000
Dates: Jun 21st -> Jul 21st (30 days)
Project By: Rebekah Henderson
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Latest News

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! WE DID IT!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

In The Event We Don't Meet Our Goal

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Well if you are reading this and it's after our deadline to meet the goal then we have not succeeded, but not for lack of trying! Thank you for your support and please find me on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/1501420763243527 or follow me on... (Read More)

Van Jones & Kamau Bell Show Love!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
When two people who are leading uncomfortable conversations on race on the national stage take notice of your work, you know you are doing something right. This is it, don't put off tomorrow what you can do today, especially because tomorrow you... (Read More)

Final Push!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are winding down the campaign but now we really need you to step up! I wish we had more time but we don't! I really believe sharing our stories and truths can bring us closer together. Multiracial/Mixed people should be part of the conversation. I... (Read More)

We Can Make it If We Try!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well with only three days left...we need some support! W. Kamau Bell showed me love. I'm a fan of his work and have been for a long time. I'm really excited! We are almost halfway there! Spread the word, increase your pledge (Thanks Robin!!!!) let's... (Read More)

1/3 of the Way There!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've gone over 5k!!!! Thank you so much! Once again we have gotten some nice press coverage, the Westword interviewed me about the project. Check it out!  With only 6 days left we really need to spread the word if we want to meet the goal! So... (Read More)

In Which I Get Interviewed!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm excited to say that The Good Men Project, interviewed me today. If you could be so kind as to share the piece on your social media or email it to your friends and family, I would be much obliged! Remember: this is an all or nothing project, so if... (Read More)

Yay! We are getting noticed!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter has chosen my project as a project they love, which is in part thanks to all of you who have donated! Please keep sharing and letting people know about the project!  (Read More)

Getting Closer!!!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are over 4k today! Thank you all so much for having faith and interest in this project! But that still leaves us needing 10k more to reach our goal of 15k. So if you have already shared the project on social media, please share again! Maybe send... (Read More)

Speaking the Truth Can Be Painful

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
At the risk of offending people I have decided to include this clip of the project to help people understand how complicated and deep our emotions can be around race...I fear the backlash of the interwebs but it's a risk I am willing to take. I think... (Read More)

New Reward!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I love everyone soooooo much that has given! Which is why I'm so excited to announce that if you give $500.00 you will not only receive an exclusive screening opportunity in Denver but also a hand made silver bracelet crafted by "Mixed... (Read More)

Spread the word!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So I put this together, obviously I shouldn't be editing my own stuff but until I can pay my editor... this is what you get ha ha and forgive the quiet V.O. I'm a mom and mi bebé is sleeping so like a good librarian I had to shush myself. You'll... (Read More)

Our First 1000!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoo hoo thank you to everyone who contributed thus far!!!  Last night we screened our first film again "What Makes a Mother?" in Denver and during the Q&A we were asked what are next steps were...  we showed our Mixed Up trailer and interest... (Read More)

Thank you for "Kicking" it off!

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I was so nervous to launch this project, I was terrified that no one would see the value or understand what I'm trying to do...but on day one 9 people donated! That means 9 people who think these stories matter...that may not seem like a lot but it's... (Read More)

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