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

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

83 minutes

Year:

2006

Directors:

Claire Andrade-Watkins

Production companies:

SPIA Media Productions

Crews:

Director

Writer

Producer

Director of Photography

Editor