"Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story (2006)

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The untold tragedy and scandal of what happened to a vibrant community of immigrants from the Cape Verde Islands in the Fox Point section of Providence, Rhode Island who were forcibly displaced by urban renewal to make way for fancy coffee shops, antique stores and elegantly restored houses. Poignant, heartfelt and warm, in a timeless snapshot SKFPR captures the essence, spirit and heart of a community whose history was erased before it was written.

Director: Claire Andrade-Watkins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Boyd Estus
Editing: Claire Andrade-Watkins, Christian Cundari
Production: SPIA Media Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, cape verde, diaspora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story about?
The untold tragedy and scandal of what happened to a vibrant community of immigrants from the Cape Verde Islands in the Fox Point section of Providence, Rhode Island who were forcibly displaced by urban renewal to make way for fancy coffee shops, antique stores and elegantly restored houses. Poignant, heartfelt and warm, in a timeless snapshot SKFPR captures the essence, spirit and heart of a community whose history was erased before it was written.
Who directed "Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story?
"Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story was directed by Claire Andrade-Watkins.
How long is "Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story?
"Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is "Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story?
"Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story is a Documentary film.
Where was "Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story produced?
"Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?": A Cape Verdean American Story was produced in United States of America.