A new documentary is being made about the girl who was the Beatles fan club secretary for over 10 years, Freda Kelly. Now I know that the last thing the world needs is another Beatles documentary. However, I think for those of us who are mega-fans, this one will be of interest. Freda did a world of good for the Beatles fans...in other words for US! The story of the fan club is an interesting one, and how Freda started out as a Cavern Girl and all is super neat. I personally would much rather Freda write a book than make a documentary, but regardless of the media, I think the stories need to be out there for the fans to hear. And so I am challenging the readers of this blog to make a pledge to get this documentary produced. You don't need to make some huge amount of a pledge, but just something to support Freda and her documentary. Spread the word among the fans. Watch the short video clip for more information.
Hello Beatle People: We need your help quickly to finish making this documentary about Freda Kelly. Please use the kickstarter link below to make a donation to support the film:
ReplyDeleteGOOD OL' FREDA - A Film Made For Beatles Fans....By Beatles Fans
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1215635909/good-ol-freda
GOOD OL' FREDA is a documentary film about the untold story of Freda Kelly, The Beatles' trusted secretary and friend throughout their rise to fame. The movie's title comes from the line The Beatles shouted out to her on their legendary 1963 Christmas record. The filmmakers are currently trying to raise the funds to make the film on Kickstarter, a website where you can make a donation to a film and get a reward in return (signed DVDs, photos of Freda with the Beatles, even lunch or a personal tour of Liverpool w/ Freda!) They are trying to raise $50,000 by 11-11-11. Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing website, so if they don't raise the full $50,000 they get nothing! Please check out http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1215635909/good-ol-freda to read more about it and support this very worthwhile film. There's a great video you can watch of Freda explaining what the film will be about. It's been 50 years (!) since Freda began her work for the Fab Four and this movie will be the first time she's sharing her memories, so let's make this Kickstarter campaign go viral and help these filmmakers get it completed and preserve Freda's stories forever!
Beatles fans and film buffs can help Freda and the filmmakers by sending an email blast to their mailing lists/list servs encouraging Beatles fans to donate ten or twenty dollars quickly before this golden opportunity to preserve Freda's stories is lost. They can use the above title, kickstarter link, and blurb language to make it easy to forward. The key is to 'Make a Donation Now!' A press release and jpeg photo is also attached for their use.
Can you please send an email blast to all of your friends/fans all over to let them know about our campaign to produce this movie! We need to raise the $50,000 by 11-11-11 or we get nothing!
Thank you,
Kathy McCabe Producer/'Good Ol' Freda'/Tripod Media