Breakwater Studios x Blackbird House present: The Eyes of Ghana, Private Screening + Q&A with the Filmmakers
Before Ghana's independence was televised, it was filmed by one man.
Breakwater Studios and Blackbird House invite you to a private screening of The Eyes of Ghana, from two-time Academy Award-winning director Ben Proudfoot. Stay for a Q&A with the filmmaking team.
About the film
The Eyes of Ghana follows Chris Hesse, personal cameraman to Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, and the more than 1,300 films he protected for decades. From Higher Ground, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, and Breakwater Studios, with Barack and Michelle Obama as executive producers. It is also the first film produced by IShowSpeed.
Opened the documentary program at the Toronto International Film Festival
Audience Award, Hamptons International Film Festival
In competition, BFI London Film Festival
Best Documentary and Special Jury honor, AFRIFF
"A touching paean to the power of the artform and the people behind it." Variety
The evening
6:00 PM · Doors open
6:15 PM · Welcome and introductions from the filmmakers
6:30 PM · Screening
8:00 PM · Q&A with the filmmaking team, moderated by Blackbird founder Bridgid Coulter Cheadle
8:30 PM · Networking, with Blackbird hospitality throughout
Tickets
Blackbird members: included in your membership as part of our community programming. One ticket per member, confirmed by our team. Select the Blackbird Member ticket.
Friends of Blackbird and guests of members: secure your seats with a Friends of Blackbird ticket ($35).
Seats are limited. Grab yours now and don't miss out.
Good to know
Blackbird House, Culver City. The address is shared with registered guests.
Valet parking is available on arrival.
Watch the trailer and learn more about the film at theeyesofghana.com.