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Kings In The Back Row

Inspired by the classic tale "The Catcher in the Rye", modernized and with a diverse message.

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Kings In The Back Row

Kings In The Back Row

Kings In The Back Row

Kings In The Back Row

Kings In The Back Row

Inspired by the classic tale "The Catcher in the Rye", modernized and with a diverse message.

Inspired by the classic tale "The Catcher in the Rye", modernized and with a diverse message.

Inspired by the classic tale "The Catcher in the Rye", modernized and with a diverse message.

Inspired by the classic tale "The Catcher in the Rye", modernized and with a diverse message.

Tsian DeFour
Tsian DeFour
Tsian DeFour
Tsian DeFour
3 Campaigns |
New York, United States
$150 USD 7 backers
9% of $1,610 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
While the book alone is influential and impactful, my take provides a fresh look on the original work and cinematic work. I have updated the language, and the characters to follow privileged people of color, because we don't often get stories about people of color, where they aren't impoverished, or criminals. I want my piece to change the way we see people of color, especially in the heated climate of prejudice we live in now.

Who are You?

I'm Tsian, (pronounced like the color cyan, the t is silent) a black 17 year old artist. That's really as far as my identity goes. It's vast in itself, everyone understands the nuances of being a teen, and many people get that being an artist is strange. I've always loved performance and art, and right now at my high school I major in acting, but because of the classes I took I got really interested in film. I'm now a director, producer and a writer as well. I love everything about film and hope to express my thoughts to as many people as possible, for as long as possible.  I'm doing this project with the Tribeca Film Institute, as a fellowship student. I've waited 2 years to tell the story, and I finally have most of the things I need to do it.  This would launch my career in college as I can use it for portfolios, and so can my crew, but aside from that it would make me immensely happy to have a body of work I build from the ground up.

What We Need & Why?

Our budget goes as so - 

Food - 600$

Costumes - 160$

Props - 60$

Travel - 150$

Lighting/tech - $140

Petty cash - 300$

Total 1410

I put in 1610, because things go wrong on set. Murphy's law is more like Movie's law when you're filming. If you ever wonder about anything more specific on here, please contact me, and I will explain. If we get all of this, the product

The Impact

I said before that I want to change the way we see people of color in America. This project is near to me not only as a young black man, but since I read the story I've had a clear vision that I want everyone to see. It's my first film on my own, so it's a huge leap for me and my crew, who I hope to carry with me to new projects in the future. My biggest challenge was finding support for this project because I had no prior orthodox experience in film. I acted and filmed but I had no idea all the different mediums it really took. Now my  biggest challenge is making sure my cast and crew are fed while we make a masterpiece of art for people to fall in love with. 

Other Ways to Help!

Please spread the word to support the funding! If you can't but yo  love the idea or the book, just tell as many people as you can! 

 

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