It's been a long, strange ride for Arrested Development fans. The show suffered from painfully low ratings the whole time it was actually airing on Fox, but since its cancellation in 2006 has become popular enough to inspire Netflix to bring the series back from the dead. Now we're just a couple of months away from the fourth season, which is pretty crazy if you think about it.
Documenting that journey have been Neil Lieberman and Jeff Smith, two self-described superfans keen on raising "awareness of this brilliant, witty and original comedy that is like nothing else." To that end, the pair spent five years criss-crossing the country to talk to the cast, crew, and fans of the series.
The film is now finished, but needs a bit more funding before it can get distribution. (So much for there always being money in the banana stand.) Hit the jump to hear Lieberman and Smith's Kickstarter plea.
As the duo explain in their pitch video, they're seeking cash to help cover some of the licensing costs. And what better way to celebrate the imminent return of the series than by contributing to a documentary about it?
As of today, the pair have earned about 60% of their $20K goal, with 26 days left to go. Those interested in donating — whether at the $5 "Gobias" donor level or the $5,353 "I Just Blue Myself" one — can find more information on Kickstarter.
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