Hi, Neighbor

Hi, Neighbor

14 mins | Documentary, Family, History | Aug. 1, 2011

This experimental short film is about a little girl who lost her home to urban renewal, and asks her wealthy neighbor, "why?" The film is a prequel to Andrade-Watkins' documentary trilogy about the Cape Verdean community in Fox Point. "Hi, Neighbor" had its world premiere at the 2011 Cape Verdean International Film Festival and was awarded Jury Selection (first prize), in the 2012 Black Maria Film Festival.

Hi, Neighbor

14 mins | Documentary, Family, History | Aug. 1, 2011

Hi, Neighbor
This experimental short film is about a little girl who lost her home to urban renewal, and asks her wealthy neighbor, "why?" The film is a prequel to Andrade-Watkins' documentary trilogy about the Cape Verdean community in Fox Point. "Hi, Neighbor" had its world premiere at the 2011 Cape Verdean International Film Festival and was awarded Jury Selection (first prize), in the 2012 Black Maria Film Festival.
Producers
Original title Hi, Neighbor
Directors Claire Andrade-Watkins
Writers Claire Andrade-Watkins