MAYNARD – A Feature Documentary about the life and times of Atlanta’s first African-American Mayor.
MAYNARD, the first ever feature-length documentary on the life of Atlanta’s Mayor, Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., covers the prolific personal and political life journey.
“It can never again become what it was,…because you would have to return to the days of segregation.” ~Honorable Mayor Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.
Director SAM POLLARD (25th HOUR, SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME) and writer SHEILA CURRAN BERNARD (EYES ON THE PRIZE) will conduct interviews with over two dozen people, including lifelong friends, professional colleagues, the first ever interview with prominent U.S. History makers and political figures, and filmmakers.
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. UNITING A COMMUNITY OF FILM FANS.
We tried to think of all the perks that Maynard would have loved to see in this film offering. In keeping with Maynard’s identity as one of the most popular and influential U.S. Mayor’s of the 20th century, we are offering a wide range of perks and interactive experiences of the film as the central reward for our partners (you!) in the campaign. Everyone, everywhere will have the ability to support the film and participate in its making for just $10.
We are also offering a whole range of other perks to thank you for your involvement, including a trip of 2 to it’s premiere screen at a major film festival, VIP and red carpet access to the premiere, the ability to get DVD’s, Shirts, dinner with the family, and much more. So please help us make the film and SPREAD THE WORD!
“Politics is not perfect but it’s the best available nonviolent means of changing how we live” ~The Honorable Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.
PARTICIPATE and help us SHARE THE LOVE
You can become an early champion of the film by contributing at a level with which you’re most comfortable. Then begin spreading the word and engaging in the discussion across the internet and in the real world about MAYNARD’s significance–what he accomplished and what he meant and continues to mean to diversity and inclusion for a wider and more fair. If we are fortunate enough to significantly exceed our fundraising goal, we intend to contribute towards charitable causes. Maynard was passionate about finding students that showed s “spark” and needed some help to achieve their goals. He was knew that the way for any change in American would be first found in making sure that people VOTE! Organizations that focus on voters registration, education, and turnout are some of the organizations that this film will support in perpetuity! But it doesn’t stop there! The soundtrack for this film will feature sounds of major and independent music artist from around Atlanta and the world. Maynard’s son, Maynard Jackson, III and producer, Craig Love, have teamed up to give you the best original and featured hits that made Maynard smile!
HOW WE INTEND TO USE THE FUNDS
Making a film is expensive! We want to make the best one possible, and with your support we will. Below are the areas of production and post production to which we will be directing campaign funds. Who says post-production can’t be fun?
• Composer & Original Soundtrack
• Development & Pre Production
• Production
• Film Graphics & Animations
• Color Correction & Picture Work
• Audio Mix & Sound Sweetening
• Music Licensing
• Archival Footage Licensing
We appreciate every donation! Maynard would too! Don’t forget to SPREAD THE WORD by attaching our URL link to you social media pages! Every dollar counts!
Did you know that Maynard advocated heavily for human rights BEFORE it became the “popular” topic! He fought and implemented policy so that EQUALITY was a way of life for everyone! Will you ADVOCATE for him by DONATING TODAY?
Thanks for being such a gracious “Friend” of Maynard’s! Called, “The People’s Mayor,” Maynard had a gift of making everyone he came in contact with feel special! BECOME A FRIEND TODAY!
Getting a movie made requires thousands of hours and a hard and dedicated team! Maynard knew that with the right “SUPPORTERS” anything was possible!
When you “PARTNER” with us, you’ll join others that not only want to see this story told, but will be a part of a history making production! PARTNER with MAYNARD’s team TODAY!
Create. Educate. INNOVATE. Our crowd funding efforts will never be in vain when you find ways to keep giving at this level! Join the INNOVATOR team TODAY!
There is POWER release for production when you give at this level. Our award winning team needs lots of POWERBROKERS like you to make the historic film, a historic event!
Let your light shine and become a TORCHBEARER! Your giving at this level moves is closer to our fundraising goal and helps MAYNARD come into fruition! Maynard was a torchbearer for equality and human right for everyone! Become a TORCHBEARER TODAY!
Like Maynard, you become a visionary leader by supporting the film MAYNARD at this level! Maynard was a leader, a visionary, that saw the dream of a better life for all! Become a VISIONARY TODAY!
The story of MAYNARD is a promise that the production team is making to happen! By donating at this level, you help to keep the promise of getting this story made soon! Become a PROMISE KEEPER now!
Did you know the Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr., and the “Champ,” Muhammad Ali did a charitable fight in the 70’s? Ali and Maynard great a champion event that is helping the people of Atlanta today! Will you CHAMPION this story to be told? Become the CHAMPION of making the film a story that will educate and live forever!
Maynard’s legacy is more than the City of Atlanta, or his family! He instilled in each of us that when treated fairly and given opportunity, we all could have a “seat at the table!” Maynard’s legacy lives through millions of people daily and if it weren’t for him, what would life be like for those voiceless persons who needed a voice like his! Maynard’s legacy IS a LEGACY TO KEEP and a charge to uphold! DONATE TODAY!