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Set against the backdrop of massive disruption in college athletics today, Brown and White: The Heart of Bona’s Basketball is the timeless story about one of the smallest NCAA division one college basketball programs, St. Bonaventure, ever to go 22-0, reach the Final Four, win the National Invitation Tournament over Houston in Madison Square Garden, take Kentucky to double overtime in the NCAA tournament, fall into national scandal, and ultimately rebound into national relevance.
The Heart of Bona’s Basketball is the love, and caring, and brotherhood; the passion that we carry with us for fifty years. It’s unbelievable. Very special.
– Bob Lanier
FULFILLMENT: WHAT’S NEEDED FOR COMPLETING EPISODE 1 & 2
Ep 1: The Road to Victory (fine cut stage)
For festival-ready screening what is needed? Additional editing includes editor, assistant editor, post-supervisor, archivist, sound mix, color correction, composer, intern(s), post house remote server rental, one day additional filming, producer/director, festival archival license.
$ 75,000
Ep 2: The Telegram (rough cut stage)
Needed: two days additional filming, camera, travel, producer/director, editor, assistant editor, archivist, composer, sound mix, color correction, interns, post house rentals, full archival license.
$ 175,000
Multiple Ways to Contribute
Tax-deductible donations such as through Donor Advised Funds, Crypto, Stock Exchanges, On-line, Paypal and Checks can all be made through From The Heart, our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor charitable org
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ABOUT THE SERIES
The HEART OF BONAS BASKETBALL is the story of a storied college basketball program told from many perspectives. St. Bonaventure’s basketball team began 100 years ago, advancing to a pinnacle NCAA Final Four appearance in 1970 during a time of national upheaval. Forming an early alliance with fellow Little Three schools Canisius and Niagara, Bona would achieve early recognition as a regular participant in the NIT, winning the tournament in 1977.
LATER, after gaining membership in the fiercely competitive Atlantic 10 Conference, Bona remained among the smallest Division 1 schools (based on enrollment) playing as a “mid-major.” Bona would find itself sinking in the big business of college athletics that nearly capsized the program, the university and the surrounding community.
THIS is the story of belief in the face of long odds, the importance of institutional Franciscan values, and the basketball program’s journey of redemption to national respectability, national relevance and, once again, national prominence.Make Movie History
BROWN n WHITE is a story those closely tied to the Bonaventure community can tell. With key industry advisors and generous donors like you, we have the power to inspire the next generation of Bonnies and share our story with a national audience. Only we can tell this story. Every bucket counts. Let’s make movie history together!
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MAJOR PARTNERS
William E & Ann L. Swan Foundation
Vinny Martin
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