Joybubbles: The Documentary Film
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The amazing true story of Joe Engressia Jr., a blind telephone hacker genius, who legally changed his name to Joybubbles.
Backers: 242
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $16,565 of $15,555
Dates: Nov 5th -> Dec 5th (31 days)
Project By: Rachael Morrison
Backers: 242
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $16,565 of $15,555
Dates: Nov 5th -> Dec 5th (31 days)
Project By: Rachael Morrison
$16,565
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 5 @ 21:01 -0500 GMT
106%
of goal
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Latest News
Hurrah! We Reached Our Goal! 
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Joybubbles and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Did Joybubbles really have a job smelling hog doo doo?!!! One of our favorite stories about Joybubbles is his trip to Pittsburgh. In May of 1998, Joybubbles travelled from his home in Minneapolis to Pittsburgh for the sole purpose of listening to... (Read More)
The History of the Telephone
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, We are excited to report that we are 90% funded! Thank you to all of our supporters! We only have 2 days left. Please spread the word and share with friends, family, and colleagues! http://bitly.com/1GpsubK In October the documentary crew took... (Read More)
It's Joybubbles Time!
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
In 1991, Joe Engressia, Jr. legally changed his name to Joybubbles in the state of Minnesota District Court. Joybubbles was obsessed with his name. It was Joybubbles, all one word, and only the 'J' is capitalized. Even though he was blind, Joybubbles... (Read More)
Whistler Arrested
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, There are so many amazing stories to tell about Joe Engressia, Jr., later Joybubbles (see below). We can't wait to share everything with you when we complete the film. The Kickstarter campaign is up for ONLY 4 MORE DAYS! Time is running out,... (Read More)
The Pioneer Press Bulletin Board
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, This past Sunday, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press published an entry we submitted to a section of the paper called Bulletin Board. Residents of the Twin Cities are invited to submit their rants, raves, and stories to Bulletin Board by phone,... (Read More)
Our Interview with Phamous Phone Phreak Captain Crunch
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, We are excited to announce a NEW REWARD! We’ve added another Captain Crunch whistle for a donation of $75. Act quick. This won’t last long. In October we interviewed famous phone phreak (telephone hacker) John Draper, aka “Captain... (Read More)
The Whistler Gets Caught
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have spent the last 4+ years conducting research, and amassing a collection of newspaper and magazine articles related to the life story of Joe Engressia, Jr. (later Joybubbles) and the history of the phone phreaks. We will be using these articles... (Read More)
Update #4 : Giving Thanks
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! The project is now 70% funded and we have 135 backers. Amazing! Thank You! We only have 2 weeks left and still have more money to raise. Getting the word out is more important than ever. This Thanksgiving, help us by sharing the project with... (Read More)
iWoz a Phone Phreak: Our Interview with Steve Wozniak
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier this month we had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak for the film Steve Wozniak with Director/Producer Rachael Morrison, Sound Recordist Thomas John Martinez, and Cinematographer Michael Belcher (photo by... (Read More)
Joybubbles in the Press! + Fun Links!
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, We have already reached 23% of our goal, and excitement about the film is spreading! Thank you to our 83 backers! Last week Boing Boing gave us a shout out, and John Fail wrote about the film and his memories of meeting Joybubbles in 1998 on... (Read More)
Calling Joybubbles
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Welcome to Update #1 A very special THANK YOU to our first 77 backers! We are overjoyed with the amount of support we have received in the past 5 days! Over the course of our Kickstarter campaign we will be giving you more information about... (Read More)
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