Mingus on Mingus

[Lazaro Vega]

From Kevin Ellington Mingus

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Hello,

As you may know I have been working on the film "Mingus on Mingus" following the legacy of my grandfather Charles Mingus. Filming, researching and keeping it moving have been a challenge in all meanings of the word. A project of this nature is a serious undertaking. Fortunately the jazz and film community have been extremely supportive and motivating. I am beyond excited to make this film it is extremely important for me and all those involved!! I am dedicating my full life to it right now. Unfortunately the financial reality of independently producing a project of this scale has hit.

Since I started the project, people have given support any way they could. Lending a hand on a shoot, letting me crash on the floor-bed-couch, finding inexpensive ways for me to travel, engaging in lengthy conversation and driving me across dangerous borders. Now there is another way for everyone to get involved with the project and it's the website Kickstarter.com. They hosts thousands of projects and have even taken notice of Mingus on Mingus featuring us on the site under "New and Noteworthy." Sites like this give independent projects that would otherwise fall through the cracks a chance and that is exactly what I am asking of you. Together we can give this project a chance to shine!!

Basically there are two ways to help me:

1- Spread the word to everyone: friends, neighbors, facebook, twitter, your dog, EVERYONE

2- Contribute to the project, no amount is too small, all and any support is a step forward. And as I believe this is a collective project,

ALL THE SUPPORTERS WILL SEE THEIR NAMES IN THE CREDITS!!

Here is the Kickstarter page; you will see a video that I did for the campaign, which gives more info on the documentary itself. Our goal is to raise $45000 in 35 days.

http://kck.st/vCCn8N

For more details and background on the project visit our website:

www.orangethenblue.com

Yours

Kevin Ellington Mingus