Welcome to Spia Media Productions, Inc.!
SPIA’s mission is to document, preserve and make available to the public the history, culture and traditions of people in the African diaspora, particularly those of Cape Verdean descent. We create documentaries, narrative, multi-platform productions, installations and portals in order to record voices, images and stories that are rarely heard. SPIA relies on primary sources documents and materials, oral histories, photos and film created by and/or for Cape Verdeans. The ultimate goal is to create an archive of materials and stories that will serve as a legacy for future generations.Claire Andrade-Watkins, PhD
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Founder & President
02 July 2011 7:12 PM | 1 CommentDr. Andrade-Watkins is Associate Professor of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College in Boston, MA, a 2010-2011 Visiting Scholar at Brown University in the Center for the Study of...
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“Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?” at the Smithsonian
On Wednesday, March 28, 7PM, “Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?:” A Cape Verdean American Story“ screens in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian Lecture Hall, Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW . SKFPR …
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“Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?” at the Smithsonian
On Wednesday, March 28, 7PM, “Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?:” A Cape Verdean American Story“ screens in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian Lecture Hall, Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW . SKFPR …
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Atlantic Portals (In Post-Production)
North American Premiere: June 2012 Please visit this link for more information about the project AND to make donations.
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Hi, Neighbor (2011)
We’re pleased to inform you that “Hi, Neighbor” has been chosen as a Jurors Choice film selection for the 31st Annual Black Maria Film Festival Tour!!! With a record number…
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Nantucket Strolls: Forgotten Byways
In Production
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Welcome to Spia Media Productions Inc. – building history one story at a time!
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Documentary Trilogy
“Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?”: A Cape Verdean American Story” (2006) “Atlantic Portal” (Currently in post production) & “Working The Boats” “Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?”: A…
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The Spirit of Cape Verde, (1986)
The Spirit of Cape Verde, (1986) A documentary celebrating the bonds between New England, Cape Verde and President Aristides Pereira’s historical first visit to the U.S. in 1983. “Espirito de…
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Cape Verde Independence July 5 and 6, 1975 (2005)
A powerful documentary from archival footage on the actual moment of independence in Cape Verde. “Cape Verde Independence, July 5 and 6 l975” (2005,USA, 12’29”) Producer/Editor, Dr. Claire Andrade-Watkins A…
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Building a Legacy (2006)
John B. Cruz, Jr., a pioneering Cape Verdean businessman. “Building a Legacy” (2006, USA, 12”) Executive Producer/Director, Dr. Claire Andrade-Watkins A documentary tribute to John “Bertie” Cruz, Jr., a pioneering…
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“Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?” at the Smithsonian
Posted on March 21, 2012 | No CommentsOn Wednesday, March 28, 7PM, “Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?:” A Cape Verdean American Story“ screens in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian Lecture Hall, Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW . SKFPR ...