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Mudjer Di Independensia is a short film giving a modern, intimate look at the untold stories of the Cape Verdean women who fought for their nations freedom.
Featuring Disney Legend and Tony Award Winner Anika Noni
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A message from writer/director Francisca Da Silveira:
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On July 5th, 2020, an instagram account I follow - Nos é Criolas (translation: we are Cape Verdean women) - posted a series of images to celebrate the 45th anniversary  of Cape Verde’s independence. The only word I could think in that moment was BADASS. Seeing these women carrying guns and marching through the streets of my country filled me with an immense sense of pride. I had no idea that there’d been women soldiers in Cape Verde’s fight for independence. When we think revolutionaries, we often focus on the male figures who seemed to single handedly lead those revolutions.
In Cape Verde, that man is AmÃlcar Cabral, a household name, a legendary leader of socialist and nationalist movements all over Lusophone Africa. But... I was not interested in telling the story of a man whose story has already been told. I started researching, learning what I could about these women soldiers and realized not enough information exists. Something that I’ve learned about my Cape Verdean elders, especially those born long before independence, is that they don’t like to talk about their upbringing. There is a secrecy to their youth. This is the thought that inspired the story of this short film. It’s a story about homecoming, about the complexity of grieving, about the untold story of Cape Verdean women who fought for the independence of their country.
This film is for the women warriors we do know and those we don't. Those we celebrate and those we should.
The core creative team behind Mudjer Di Independensia are all artists, all part of the Cape Verdean Diaspora and all committed to bringing this story to life.
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Receive a postcard in the mail with personalized thanks from the creative team and a Mudjer Di Independensia logo pin. Includes social media shoutout.
Receive a Mudjer Di Independensia logo t-shirt, pin, postcard, social media shoutout and an advanced link to preview the final cut of the film.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Our Merch Bundle but bigger! Receive a Mudjer Di Independensia logo t-shirt, pin, postcard, social media shoutout and an advanced link to preview the final cut of the film PLUS a limited Cast & Crew hat and limited cast signed movie poster.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Get a taste of Cape Verdean culture through food, drink and language. Includes Kriolu Basics flashcards, an exclusive %10 off code to the Mili Mila English-Kriolu dictionary, a specially curated gift basket with goodies from the island of  Fogo (including volcanic Chã wine, coffee beans, the famous Cape Verdean red tin tuna and souvenirs), as well as a shoutout on our social media.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Book a 1 hour Zoom consultation to ask writer/director Francisca Da Silveira anything about the Theater, TV or Film industries. Get individualized advice on how to break into these industries, the process of producing your own short film or get feedback on a script you're working on, no matter the stage it's in.
Get your name listed as an Associate Producer on our film. In addition to receiving our large merch bundle, you'll receive an invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception OR a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
Get your name listed as a Co- Executive Producer on our film. In addition to receiving our Large Merch Bundle and Experience CV Culture Bundle, you'll receive an invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception AND a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
Get your name listed as an Executive Producer on our film. Get detailed updates on the film and editing process as well as an opportunity to review the Director's Cut before official release. Includes Large Merch Bundle, Experience CV Culture Bundle, invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception AND a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
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Receive a postcard in the mail with personalized thanks from the creative team and a Mudjer Di Independensia logo pin. Includes social media shoutout.
Receive a Mudjer Di Independensia logo t-shirt, pin, postcard, social media shoutout and an advanced link to preview the final cut of the film.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Our Merch Bundle but bigger! Receive a Mudjer Di Independensia logo t-shirt, pin, postcard, social media shoutout and an advanced link to preview the final cut of the film PLUS a limited Cast & Crew hat and limited cast signed movie poster.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Get a taste of Cape Verdean culture through food, drink and language. Includes Kriolu Basics flashcards, an exclusive %10 off code to the Mili Mila English-Kriolu dictionary, a specially curated gift basket with goodies from the island of  Fogo (including volcanic Chã wine, coffee beans, the famous Cape Verdean red tin tuna and souvenirs), as well as a shoutout on our social media.*
*United States shipping included. International Shipping fees apply
Book a 1 hour Zoom consultation to ask writer/director Francisca Da Silveira anything about the Theater, TV or Film industries. Get individualized advice on how to break into these industries, the process of producing your own short film or get feedback on a script you're working on, no matter the stage it's in.
Get your name listed as an Associate Producer on our film. In addition to receiving our large merch bundle, you'll receive an invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception OR a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
Get your name listed as a Co- Executive Producer on our film. In addition to receiving our Large Merch Bundle and Experience CV Culture Bundle, you'll receive an invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception AND a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
Get your name listed as an Executive Producer on our film. Get detailed updates on the film and editing process as well as an opportunity to review the Director's Cut before official release. Includes Large Merch Bundle, Experience CV Culture Bundle, invitation to a private in person (in Boston) Final Cut Screening of the film and reception AND a complimentary ticket (in Boston) to our winter music studio session fundraiser.
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