Support the project

• Early in the process, I talked to producers and networks. The interest for the project was real but it would have come with compromises. The feedback was generally to focus on famous players, who played in the NFL (at the expense of lesser known players) and to shape the story to make one or two players the hero and leader.  

• Going down that path, the project would not be true to Michigan. Of course, it would potentially bring a platform for the documentary to be shown as well as a limited financial support.   

• I would rather make the envisioned documentary without limited help and without tradeoffs. Having the project available to all and free on Youtube (or similar) is my choice, but it can only happen with your financial help.  

• With your support, let’s tell a story about Michigan’s spirit, traditions and history.  

What’s in it for you?

• Satisfaction to participate in a project that showcases Michigan’s true spirits. 
• Your name at the end of the closing credits, when possible. 
• Premier access a week before the general release.. If the movie is finally featured behind a paywall, We will send you a digital copy.
• The 4 biggest (or group of) supporters will be highlighted in the closing credits. 
• The biggest (or group of) supporter will be name in the opening credit and the closing credits. 

0- $25K:

• Financing the license for copyrighted materials (images, music, videos, etc). 
• Financing technical services (AudioMix, Sound design, Motion design, Archive upscaling, etc). 
• Financing additional recordings of key testimonies.

The documentary will be done. 

$25-50K

• Covering various recording expenses (Travel, gear rental, etc).
• Financing for more copyrighted materials..
• Providing wages for MG’s time on the project. 

The documentary will be better.

$50-75K

• Financing the licensing for B1G images from the 2002 Washington @ Michigan game. The minimum cost is $6K for 60 sec + $1.5K to digitalize the game for long term preservation. $15K would help obtain around 120sec.

Stronger visual impact. 

$75+

• Buying more video time from the 2002 Washington @ Michigan game.
• Digitalizing the 2002 Penn State @ Michigan game and buying at least 60 sec.
• Starting to fund the development of future projects. 

The documentary would be as envisioned.