Hi, Neighbor

About This Movie

So, 'Hi, Neighbor' stands out with its raw, experimental feel. It captures this little girl’s poignant journey after losing her home to urban renewal, and the question she poses to her affluent neighbor is loaded with a child-like innocence that contrasts sharply with the serious themes of displacement and gentrification. The film has this quiet, reflective pacing that lets you linger in the emotional weight of the narrative. The way it connects to Andrade-Watkins’ larger documentary trilogy about the Cape Verdean community in Fox Point gives it a sense of continuity and depth. The practical effects are minimal but effective, drawing you into the stark realities faced by the characters. It’s a film that lingers in your thoughts long after the credits roll.

Experimental short filmPrequel to Andrade-Watkins' trilogyThemes of urban renewal and childhood innocence