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Capri First Thursday Films: The Eyes of Ghana

Capri First Thursday Films: The Eyes of Ghana

Capri First Thursday Films: The Eyes of Ghana

Dir. Ben Proudfoot
90 min

Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 PM • Free

Screening at Capri Theater • 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Conversation Leader: Edith Amporful – President of the Ghanaian Association of MN

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ABOUT THE FILM

From two-time Oscar®-winning director Ben Proudfoot (Queen of Basketball, The Last Repair Shop), The Eyes of Ghana is a stunning feature documentary following 93-year-old documentarian Chris Hesse—personal cinematographer to forgotten African icon Kwame Nkrumah—as he races against blindness and time to rescue and repatriate a secret trove of over 1,000 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.

FIRST THURSDAY FILMS AT THE CAPRI

First Thursday Films brings generations and cultures together to experience brilliant movies the way they were meant to be seen, followed by vibrant, post-credit discussions led by knowledgeable moderators. It is more than just a movie night on West Broadway; it is a welcoming space for sharp cinematic debate, rich culture, and real community dialogue. Programmed in partnership with The Capri with support from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Film Details

Film Type: Documentary Feature
Release Year: 2025
Runtime: 90 min
Country/Region: Ghana, USA, United Kingdom
Language: English, Twi, Ga
Print Source: Breakwater Studios
Tags: Documentary
Program: First Thursday Films At The Capri

Cast/Crew

Director: Ben Proudfoot

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Showtimes

Capri Theater

Thursday, December 3rd