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US AND THEM

A documentary about a woman's intent to heal street people that evolves into a deep personal journey revealing the root cause of addiction.

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US AND THEM

US AND THEM

US AND THEM

US AND THEM

US AND THEM

A documentary about a woman's intent to heal street people that evolves into a deep personal journey revealing the root cause of addiction.

A documentary about a woman's intent to heal street people that evolves into a deep personal journey revealing the root cause of addiction.

A documentary about a woman's intent to heal street people that evolves into a deep personal journey revealing the root cause of addiction.

A documentary about a woman's intent to heal street people that evolves into a deep personal journey revealing the root cause of addiction.

Krista Loughton
Krista Loughton
Krista Loughton
Krista Loughton
2 Campaigns |
Victoria, Canada
$25,290 USD 282 backers
101% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Synopsis

US AND THEM is a feature length documentary film about a woman's intent to help four drug-addicted street people heal their lives.  The story evolves into a deep personal journey that reveals the root cause of addiction.  The film provides a strong argument for a compassionate response from society in order to combat homelessness and addiction.

 

The Filmmaker's Vision

US AND THEM is about my experience spending time with four addicted street people over the past six years.

In the film, I teach my friends how to balance on the Medicine Wheel (a powerful First Nations healing practice) in order to take stock and heal their lives.

As one might imagine, things don't exactly unfold according to plan. And then sadly, one of the participants passed away.

After my friend's death I worried that the others would die too if they did not quit using.  So I sought out Dr. Gabor Maté, addiction specialist and best selling author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, to see what I could do to save my friends.  He told me to save myself.  I listened to him.  

My personal life then became part of the plot.  I continued on, but eventually I had to set the film down to take care of my personal issues that unconsciously inspired the film in the first place.  The realizations I had during this time changed my life.  I am now ready to tell our story.

The film features my mentors Dr. Gabor Maté, Chief Phil Lane Jr., and Reverend Allen Tysick. And my friends Eddie Golko, Karen Montgrand, Dawnellda Gauthier, and Stan Hunter.

My intention is to induce emapthy for people living on our streets, which will ultimately result in increased love and compassion for all of US.

 

What We Need

At this time, funds are required to finish the film and our talents are exhausted. We need:

  • a composer,
  • a sound mixer,
  • a color timer,
  • a special effects editor,
  • a graphic designer,
  • and promotion & marketing funds

In return, all profits made from US AND THEM will be donated back to the street. 

For every pledge of $10 or more Krista will deliver some type of clothing item directly to people living outside (socks, hoodies, sweaters, blankets, and jackets).  She will be collecting donations starting on December 4th to make this happen.  If you have any clothing items, blankets, or sleeping bags that you can donate please email kristaloughton@shaw.ca or call 250-889-1232.  Thank you.

 

"You measure the degree of civilization of a society by how it treats its weakest members."

-Winston Churchill

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Stocking Stuffer!!

$5 USD
Give this gift to someone for Christmas! We'll email you a still from the film that you can put in someone's stocking! The person will receive a thank you in the credits and email updates about the film's progress. Happy Holidays!
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December 2012
1 claimed

Socks for the Street

$10 USD
You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and Krista will provide socks (a much needed item for street people) on your behalf for someone living outside.
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December 2012
39 claimed

Touque for the Street

$25 USD
You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and Krista will give a touque (a warm hat for you non-Canucks) on your behalf to someone on the street.
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December 2012
68 claimed

Digital Download / Hoodie

$50 USD
You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. And Krista will give a hoodie or a sweater to someone on the street right away on your behalf.
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December 2013
50 claimed

Digital Download / Jacket

$100 USD
You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Krista will give a jacket on your behalf to someone on the street the day you donate.
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December 2013
38 claimed

Skype Chat

$250 USD
Want to know more about the movie and how it came to be? This perk is a 30 minute chat with Krista and one of the participants in the documentary. You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Krista will also take a sleeping bag to someone on the street the day you donate.
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December 2013
1 claimed

World Premiere Tickets

$500 USD
Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf right away.
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December 2013
2 claimed

Associate Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
We will make you an associate producer of the film. Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). You'll receive a thank you in the credits, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf the day you donate.
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December 2013
3 claimed

Quarter Screen Logo Space

$1,500 USD
We will make you an Associate Producer of the film. You'll receive quarter screen space in the credits for your company logo or name, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf the day you donate.
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April 2013
2 claimed

Half Screen Logo Space

$2,500 USD
We will make you an Associate Producer of the film. You'll receive half screen space in the credits for your company logo or name, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf the day you donate.
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April 2013
1 claimed

Full Screen Logo Space

$5,000 USD
We will make you an Associate Producer of the film. You'll receive full screen space in the credits for your company logo or name, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf.
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April 2013
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Executive Producer Credit

$10,000 USD
We will make you an Executive Producer of the film. You'll receive full screen space in the credits for your company logo or name, email updates about the film's progress, and a digital download of the film after its premiere. Two tickets to the world premiere (flights not included) and post-screening social time with the filmmakers and participants (if available). Krista will also give a blanket to someone on the street on your behalf.
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April 2013
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