The Eyes of Ghana Trailer Previews Ben Proudfoot Documentary
Breakwater Studios has released the trailer for The Eyes of Ghana, Ben Proudfoot's documentary on cameraman Chris Hesse, ahead of an October 28, 2026 release.
Breakwater Studios has released the official trailer for The Eyes of Ghana, the documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot, according to firstshowing.net. The film opens in select theaters in the United States on October 28, 2026.
The documentary centers on Ghanaian filmmaker Chris Hesse, who served as personal cameraman to Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground executive produced the film.
The Eyes of Ghana first premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival in the TIFF Docs section.
An archive at the center of the story
Hesse preserved more than 1,000 reels documenting Ghana's liberation story. In 1966, at the onset of a CIA-backed coup, Nkrumah was removed from power and footage Hesse had captured over a decade was burned.
Proudfoot's earlier credits include the film Rwanda & Juliet and other short documentaries, two of which won Oscars.
Quick answers
When does The Eyes of Ghana open in theaters?
The documentary opens in select theaters in the United States starting October 28, 2026.
Who directed The Eyes of Ghana?
Ben Proudfoot directed the film, and Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground executive produced it.
Where did The Eyes of Ghana premiere?
It premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival in the TIFF Docs section.