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  • John McDonald, Director/Producer
  • Nina Schwanse, Director

three mules carrying loads are led by a man

About the Project

A 72-year old man has been roaming the western United States and living outside with his pack mules for over three decades. Despite arrests and incarcerations, he keeps on fighting to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in today’s mechanized world.

You can make your tax-deductible donation by credit card* or check. Electronic/ACH transfers may be more suitable for larger donations.** See the rewards that donors receive by visiting 3MulesMovie.com.

* Credit card donations are administered through WeDidIt, an online fundraising tool used by nonprofit organizations.
** For Electronic/ACH transfers, email IDA Filmmaker Services for bank information : sponsorship@documentary.org

To donate by CHECK, make it payable to: International Documentary Association (on the "Memo" line write MULE). Mail directly to:

International Documentary Association,
Fiscal Sponsorship Program,
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1810,
Los Angeles, California 90010

Donors will receive a receipt from the IDA.

NOTE:  As is his wish, John Sears and the 3 Mules are not participating, working or in association in any fundraising, marketing or production of this independent film, nor will he receive any financial benefit from the sale of this movie.  It would go against his core personal values to do so.