MileSplit Arizona

Hey Everyone,
Just making a plug for "Racing the Rez," a documentary that covers the Tuba City and Chinle XC teams over the 2008 and 2009 seasons. It has been a long time in the works, but could finally get some TV coverage on PBS next fall. But the project needs money.

A 30 day fundraiser at the Kickstarter web site ends Jan 13th. They are two-thirds of the way to their goal.

If you're "Born to Run" fans, the author Chris McDougall is featuring it in his January blog as his "Best Story I Never Told"
check it out at www.chrismcdougall.com/blog/2012/01/best-story-i-n....

The filmmaker, Brian Truglio, lives in the Boston area and works for Powderhouse Productions. If you watch TV, he has probably done some editing on a lot of the shows you've seen. XC fans may remember him as the guy running all over with a big camera in 2008-09. For the "Racing the Rez" project he spent 2+ years traveling back and forth from Massachusetts to the most remote parts of the Navajo Reservation (and even a couple trips to San Diego to film Billy Orman at the Foot Locker finals.) So far he has put up all of the money for the project out of his own pocket. I'd love to see it finished, and the kids in the project would love to see it even more. And Brian's twin baby girls would love to see Daddy's documentary someday too. (that last appeal was not only shameless, but true)

You can find a trailer, links, and more about the documentary (and even make a donation) at:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1808230198/racing-the....

Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks,
Carl Perry

Thank you so much for the plug Carl, your generosity continues. And thank you for all your patience, honesty and excellent coaching during filming as well.

I just want to clarify two things:

First, during filming, I did indeed cover all of the expenses myself along with some help from two private donors. However, after filming we received generous support from Native American Public Telecommunications which got the editing of Racing the Rez underway and up to where we are today. Now, we are seeking finishing funds to pick up where the NAPT support left off and complete the film. My fault for not making that clear to you Carl.

Second, my twins would indeed love to see their Daddy's documentary but we have been blessed with a girl and a boy.

Thank you so much Carl! Hopefully soon the country will get to see what an important impact you and Shaun Martin have had on your runners.

You can find out more and make a pledge on our Kickstarter page by clicking the link below

http://kck.st/s9Ktqe

All the best,
Brian Truglio
Director/Producer, Racing the Rez