The Black Panthers Theatrical Release
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Help Stanley Nelson bring the story of the Black Panther Party to theaters across the country.
Backers: 954
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66
Funded: $62,745 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 6th (31 days)
Project By: Stanley Nelson
Backers: 954
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66
Funded: $62,745 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 6th (31 days)
Project By: Stanley Nelson
$62,745
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 6 @ 19:01 -0400 GMT
125%
of goal
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Latest News
Tweetchat tomorrow, May 5 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET 
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Join us for a #BlackPantherDoc tweetchat on May 5 @9pmET We are in the final hours of this amazing campaign and we thought we'd host a tweetchat with our ambassadors and partners. Join myself, scholars and our community partners and ambassadors for a... (Read More)
Just added. Streaming link + transcript!
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
New RewardThanks to your great suggestions we've added a new reward: a private link to stream the film + the enhanced transcript for $40. The streaming link will be available this fall. If you've already donated to receive a link and want the... (Read More)
Stephen Colbert shares the love
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Last night we screened the film at the Montclair Film Festival and the audience reaction was great. Then we saw this image fly across our twitter page. What a great surprise to see Stephen Colbert's (bearded!) face praising the film. We're big fans.... (Read More)
Deleted scene + new challenge grant!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Exclusive Deleted SceneOn January 17, 1969, two UCLA students and Black Panther members John Huggins and Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter were killed on campus by members of a rival cultural nationalist group, the US Organization. The murders sent... (Read More)
Let's Dream Bigger
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
A special thanks from Stanley Thanks to your generous support we'll ensure we reach diverse audiences when we open theatrically in these cities: New York City Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Berkeley Oakland Washington DC Boston Chicago... (Read More)
You Did It!
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With a little over a week to go you have pushed us past our goal of raising $50,000 to support a theatrical release of THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION. What started as a stream of love from friends and family grew into a wave of... (Read More)
We won an Audience Award!
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
On Friday I was presented with RiverRun’s Master of Cinema award, but today was an even greater honor - we won the Best of Show Audience Award for our film! I am so proud of this film and am humbled by the way it is received at festivals. I... (Read More)
Getting the story right
April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The story and legacy of the Black Panther Party is complex, and completely different depending on who you ask. Getting the story right was so important to us. That's why we love seeing the positive response of Panthers to the film as we bring it to... (Read More)
We won a Peabody!
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Firelight wins a Peabody Award for Freedom Summer We just learned today that my last film, Freedom Summer, won a 2014 Peabody Award! In today's announcement, the Peabody program said, "With archival images, animation and fresh interviews,... (Read More)
New rewards!
April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
More DVDs, private streams and virtual mentorship!With 14 days to go we realized we needed to offer up a few more goodies! Spread the word to family and friends, and if you feel tempted to "upgrade" your donation, we won't stop you! We've added: 50... (Read More)
First Look - Exclusive Outtake!
April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
"I am just a black man."Wayne Pharr was an original member of the Los Angeles chapter of the Black Panther Party. He gained notoriety for his role in an infamous 1969 gun battle with the Los Angeles' newly formed SWAT Team - a story which is told in... (Read More)
Exclusive outtake from the film!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Felipe Luciano explains the argument for self-defenseWe are in the thick of it now! Two weeks to go and a little over 20K to raise. We can do it! As we put our noses to the grindstone and try to raise our goal of 50K we can't help but stop and pause... (Read More)
We are halfway there!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
$25,000 in 11 Days!What an amazing community of supporters you are! Thanks to you we are 50% closer to reaching our target goal of $50,000 for the theatrical release. We knew the story of the Black Panthers would resonate with people, but we've been... (Read More)
When Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talks, people listen!
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s 1K Matching Challenge over 68 backers raised $6,500 in one day!What an amazing day! When Henry Louis Gates, Jr. offered a $1K matching challenge, you stepped up to the plate in a big way. His 1K was matched within... (Read More)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Offers Challenge Grant
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing News!Today our friend, esteemed author, historian and filmmaker, Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has offered to match all donations that come in today by 7pm PT/10pm ET up to $1K! We are honored by Prof. Gates' offer and are fired up by the... (Read More)
Actor Wendell Pierce Joins Team of Ambassadors for Kickstarter Campaign!
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Treme, Selma) Joins Team of Ambassadors to Support the Theatrical Kickstarter"Once again Stanley Nelson has created a documentary film that enlightens but also speaks to the humanity that inspired the young... (Read More)
10% in Two Days!
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed 10% of our goal after only two days! We are thrilled to see so many people across the country support our campaign to get THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION into theaters. Thank you for coming on early, and with such... (Read More)
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