The USC School of Cinematic Arts, Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services,
Breakwater Studios, and Higher Ground Productions,
invite you and a guest to attend

A Special Sneak Preview Screening of

THE EYES OF GHANA

World Premiere: 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

Directed by SCA Alumnus Ben Proudfoot
Produced by SCA Alumna Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Ben Proudfoot,
Anita Afonu, Moses Bwayo, Brandon Somerhalder, Ethan Lewis, and Vinnie Malhotra
Cinematography by SCA Alumnus Brandon Somerhalder and David Feeney-Mosier
Edited by SCA Alumna Mónica Salazar

Followed by a Q&A with Ben Proudfoot, Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Anita Afonu, Brandon Somerhalder, Mónica Salazar, and Moses Bwayo

7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 3rd, 2025

The Eileen Norris Cinema Theater at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 
Presented as part of the
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services
Spotlight Screening Series
 

About The Eyes of Ghana

From Oscar®-winning director Ben Proudfoot, 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 1,300 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 histor --but world history itself.

Provided courtesy of Breakwater Studios. Running time: 9o minutes. In English, Twi, and Ga, with English subtitles.

Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu