The Wings, this film, and you

Photo by Don Marler

I once read an article that estimated there were only a couple hundred people in the country that could actually claim to earn a living from writing alone. I can say that, without a doubt, a career as a full-time indoor soccer author is untenable. Our goal for the book was to "not lose money." Thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors, we achieved that goal. We even made a little money (emphasis on "little").

Once again, here we are with another project, and the same goal: To not lose money. Making a documentary film is similarly lucrative (ha!). Again, I find myself turning to the old ranks of the Orange Army, and the people of the Wichita area, for help in funding a project. This time, it's even more expensive. Making a movie is no small effort. I'm lucky beyond belief that the three filmmakers (Jon, Adam, and Kenny) are 100% bought-in to this project, no matter whether they lose or make money on it. It has been exciting to see them get drawn into the world of the Wichita Wings. If you are reading this post, you probably know what I'm talking about. The Wings, at their height, were a magical thing...they affected lives in profound ways. That feeling comes across in every interview we do.

Asking for money from friends and strangers isn't easy. Most of you aren't rich. We can't promise you dividends or profit. At least not in the financial sense. What we can promise is to make a piece of art that will convey the feelings that you had when you sat in the Kansas Coliseum with 9,000 other screaming fans. We can convey the emotion of a Chico Borja goal. We can bring a small piece of that joy back from the depths of your memories. We can make something that shows what the city of Wichita can do when it comes together for something bigger than the sum total of the individuals living here. In a sense, all that is priceless. But, of course, there is a price.

We decided that we want our donors to be a part of this film. Literally. So, any donation of $25 or more gets you in the film's credits. You'll be a part of Wichita Wings history...no...of WICHITA history. Because this isn't just about soccer. It's about our city and what we can accomplish. Click below to donate:

https://www.gofundme.com/wingsmovie