John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Derek Wayne Johnson000days
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The man who gave the world Rocky Balboa and Daniel Larusso
Backers: 212
Average Pledge Per Backer: $138
Funded: $29,222 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Derek Wayne Johnson
Backers: 212
Average Pledge Per Backer: $138
Funded: $29,222 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Derek Wayne Johnson
$29,222
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 14 @ 15:30 -0500 GMT
146%
of goal
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Latest News
4 hrs remain 
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, We are down to our last 4 hours of this campaign. Fighting till the end. Will say more later once it's over. In the meantime, here's a clip of my favorite scene in all of movie history, Round 14 of "Rocky." Even when your corner man tells... (Read More)
Less than 24 hrs
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, Keeping this update simple. You guys are amazing. We have less than 24 hrs until the campaign is over. Only $749 short of reaching $30k. How amazing would it be if we reached that new goal?! The fact that we went over our $20k goal several... (Read More)
Only two days left
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, We are down to the last 48 hours or so of the campaign. All we lack is $1,044 of reaching an extended goal of $30,000. Can we make it? How amazing would that be, to go over our original goal by $10,000! Still time to spread the word! Thank... (Read More)
Still hasn't hit me...
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, Yesterday I moved to Los Angeles where I'll be working on the documentary full time. Traveling airport to airport, I had a lot of time to think about our victory and the amazing fact that we went over our goal. It still hasn't sunk in yet... (Read More)
SUCCESS!!!
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Yo Adrian, WE did it! Thanks to you guys, we made it and actually went OVER our goal! I'm not going to type a lengthy message right now though. So I will let this VICTORY soak in and then I will type the "novel" of thanks and appreciation tomorrow.... (Read More)
Promo Teaser!!!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, WATCH THIS!!! Check out this promo teaser I put together for the documentary! This is NOT the official teaser and was created solely for promotional use for our Kickstarter campaign. It will be taken down soon so be sure to watch it now!... (Read More)
Amazing!!!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, We just passed the $15k mark! I'm telling ya, this is gonna happen! 6 days left to reach our $20k goal. Calling all hands on deck! Special thanks to all who have raised their pledges and to everyone for pitching in and donating! This is a... (Read More)
Halfway there!!!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, Special thanks to "Official Underdog" Jenny Davis who just raised her pledge to help push us over the $10k mark! We are now halfway to our goal with only 6 days left. Yesterday was our best day yet as we raised $3k in one day. A very... (Read More)
News interview and article
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Underdogs, So close to the end but not close to our goal! Check out this interview from yesterday morning of me promoting the documentary and the Kickstarter campaign. This segment aired on KSLA News 12 in Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas. Please... (Read More)
Going the distance
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Official Underdogs, We're 10 days away from the end of the campaign and as you know, we're nowhere near our goal. That's not gonna stop us from victory though! Failure is not an option. I'll be promoting the campaign on KSLA News 12 tomorrow morning... (Read More)
Hometown news article
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Panola Watchman newspaper in my hometown of Carthage, TX did a write up about the Kickstarter campaign. Check it out and share with your friends! More newspapers, magazines, and news channels will be promoting us this coming week as well. We're... (Read More)
You guys rock!
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Underdogs, The last couple of days have been incredible. You guys really stepped up and helped spread the word and people have been joining the excitement! Thank you!!! John Avildsen sends his deepest thanks. Talked to him last night and he... (Read More)
Greetings Underdogs!
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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