In 2016, filmmaker Carolyn Coal launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to complete the Wharton Esherick film. For their contributions, over 70 backers chose from multiple rewards including tree ring stamped coasters, branded toothpick boxes, signed hardcover books, and Esherick woodcut prints. The project exceeded its goal, earning over $16,000, and was named a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter.