Thanks to the mods for putting this thread at the top while the campaign is still relevant.
Well, we have had a few of the fundraisers and a few more to go. We have had great turnout for the most part and so far have raised $7355 out of the $10,000 target. The actual pledge amount so far is $9000 after accounting for a large Chicago donor who will sponsor one of the women by herself.
With 2 fundraisers to go, that means we will likely cross $10,000. The extra money will go to the subject of Yasmine Kabir's film Swadhinata, Gurudasi Mondol.
The audience reaction to the movies and the need to remember 1971 have been overwhelmingly positive. Younger people want to know more and hopefully there are more efforts to educate and disseminate info, without unnecessary man-made controversies we Bangalis are famous for. Personally, it was fantastic to meet some war heroes in person and hear their stories, as well as to find otherwise disengaged ethnic Bangladeshis being genuinely interested our history.
Washington DC will screen Shei Rater Kotha and Swadhinata on Aprfil 3rd at Geroge Mason University.
The Bay Area folks will have an event on April 18th.
If you are in that area, I would encourage you to check out the movies.
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