The Eyes of Ghana
“Keep on filming.”
Synopsis
93-year-old documentarian Chris Hesse—personal cinematographer to forgotten African icon Kwame Nkrumah—races against blindness and time to rescue and repatriate a secret trove of over 1,300 films that captured the birth of African independence in the fifties and sixties. Yet unseen by the public, these films may not only rewrite Ghanaian and African history—but world history itself.
Top Cast
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Proudfoot
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- The Eyes of Ghana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Twi
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Breakwater Studios, Higher Ground
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Proudfoot
Kris Bowers
Monica Salazar
Ben Proudfoot, Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Anita Afonu, Moses Bwayo, Barack Obama
Department Leadership Roster
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
Ben Proudfoot
Director
Ben Proudfoot
Producer
Nana Adwoa Frimpong
Producer
Anita Afonu
Producer
Moses Bwayo
Producer
Brandon Somerhalder
Producer
Ethan Lewis
Producer
Vinnie Malhotra
Producer
Darren Watkins Jr.
Producer
Monica Salazar
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Eyes of Ghana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eyes of Ghana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eyes of Ghana about?
93-year-old documentarian Chris Hesse—personal cinematographer to forgotten African icon Kwame Nkrumah—races against blindness and time to rescue and repatriate a secret trove of over 1,300 films that captured the birth of African independence in the fifties and sixties. Yet unseen by the public, these films may not only rewrite Ghanaian and African history—but world history itself.
Who directed The Eyes of Ghana?
The Eyes of Ghana was directed by Ben Proudfoot.
Who stars in The Eyes of Ghana?
The principal cast of The Eyes of Ghana includes Kwame Nkrumah, Emund Addo, Chris Hesse, Anita Afonu.
When was The Eyes of Ghana released and how long is it?
The Eyes of Ghana was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eyes of Ghana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eyes of Ghana was composed by Kris Bowers.