The Mo Lum of San Francisco Chinatown

A project in San Francisco, CA by Leo Gong
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A documentary about the kung fu schools that held San Francisco's Chinatown together for over a century.
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: $249

Funded: $31,890 of $30,000
Dates: Jul 7th -> Aug 13th (37 days)
Project By: Leo Gong
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Latest News

We did it — thank you 🙏

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
To everyone who backed, shared, upgraded, or simply cheered us on — thank you. The Mo Lum of San Francisco Chinatown reached 100% of $30K because of you.This campaign was never just about funding. It was about proving this story matters — that... (Read More)

24 hours left

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the past few weeks, you've gotten a taste of this world — Simmone's discipline, Harry Ng's confidence, Jeff Chinn's kickball story, a walk through the old schools and theaters.That's just a piece of it.  These are the masters and teachers... (Read More)

We're extending 7 more days — plus a few new things 🙏

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're floored. The Mo Lum is now 68% funded, and every pledge has come from people who believe San Francisco Chinatown Gung Fu's living heritage deserves to be preserved and celebrated on film.Because we're this close, and we don't want... (Read More)

Part 2: What This Film Actually Investigates

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Yesterday I shared how this all started for me personally. Today — what the film actually investigates.  I jumped back in time to investigate the different gung fu styles, what training was actually like back then, and the... (Read More)

PART 1: The Origin Story

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I keep getting asked what this documentary is actually about. So let me just explain it directly.This is an investigation into the history and traditions of gung fu in San Francisco Chinatown.Gung fu literally translates as "hard work." Early on,... (Read More)

UPDATE 3

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 56% funded with 86 backers and 5 days left. Thank you to everyone who's already believed in this — it means a lot. The walking tour and portrait experience rewards are both live now. And there are about 2 more stories coming before this... (Read More)

What Are You Backing Besides the Film?

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our backers asked a great question: "What are Kickstarter pledgers backing besides the film?" We thought the answer would be helpful for everyone, so we've recorded a short 2-minute, 45-second video explaining what your pledge supports, how it... (Read More)

Update #2: Where we stand — 31% funded, 14 days left

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 31% funded with 54 backers, 14 days left in the campaign. Movement since our last update — thank you to everyone who's backed, shared, or booked an experience.A few things worth knowing:The Chinatown walking tour and the cinematic portrait... (Read More)

Where we stand — 25% funded, 20 days left

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We're 25% funded with 20 days left to go. I want to be honest with you about where things stand, because you're the people who've already believed in this.This film started as an investigation into a history I didn't fully understand growing up... (Read More)

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