GOOK - A Korean American LA Riots Film
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Justin Chon000days
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A heartfelt film exploring families and relationships between Korean and African American communities set during the LA Riots
Backers: 574
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98
Funded: $56,272 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Nov 9th (31 days)
Project By: Justin Chon
Backers: 574
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98
Funded: $56,272 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Nov 9th (31 days)
Project By: Justin Chon
$56,272
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 9 @ 19:30 -0500 GMT
187%
of goal
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Latest News
We added one more pair of signed Knock Off Jordans! 
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, Since the award for the signed Knock Off Jordans was so popular, the Producer's have decided to donate their personal pair from the film to the campaign. So hurry and get the last pair we have before the campaign ends in 2 days!... (Read More)
"Gook" Producer's Blog on YOMYOMF
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Please check out and share this blog that our producer James J. Yi posted on YOMYOMF about being an Asian American filmmaker and making "Gook". http://www.yomyomf.com/what-it-took-for-me-to-become-an-asian-american-filmmaker/ (Read More)
THE HOME STRETCH: NEW MESSAGE FROM JUSTIN CHON!
November 6th - 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)
Check out Kore Asian Media interview of Justin about our film Gook!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Kore Asain Media for helping us share the word about our project! The support from the community has been overwhelming and we are very grateful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOZxoJvcbw8 (Read More)
Another great write up about the film!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
http://moviepilot.com/p/justin-chon-gook-film-reveals-the-struggles-of-korean-americans-during-LA-riots/4121103 (Read More)
$44K and Counting
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we are inching towards $50K, thank you guys so much! I'm so excited that I really want to go surfing or skydiving that I've decided to discount the rewards by 50%. Stay tuned with more fun rewards to come! (Read More)
Message from our cast: Curtiss Cook Jr and Simone Baker!
October 23rd - 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)
Producers of Gook on KollabCast!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! Check out KollabCast Episode 90 where the Producers of Gook discuss different Asian American topics and our film. Thank you Minji and Marvin for hosting us! ... (Read More)
AND MORE PRESS! NBC NEWS!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's another article from NBC NEWS about our amazing film and Kickstarter campaign. Stay tuned for more updates and clips from the film! http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/justin-chon-explores-untold-aspect-la-riots-short-film-called-n669286... (Read More)
Check out this great write up in Koogle TV
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Koogle TV for your support! http://www.koogle.tv/media/news/gook-the-uncharted-narrative-of-korean-american-struggles/ (Read More)
ALMOST THERE!
October 17th - 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 Wow! It's been one week and we almost hit our goal! The support from the community has been overwhelming and I am truly grateful but there... (Read More)
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