Streaming superstar IShowSpeed has partnered with Breakwater Studios and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground to bring Ben Proudfoot’s upcoming documentary “The Eyes of Ghana” to theaters for a one-night-only screening on Oct. 28, Variety can reveal exclusively. Participating exhibitors include Regal, AMC, Cinemark, select theater chains and independent cinemas. The tapes were hidden for decades after the 1996 overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and a leader of the African liberation movement.
I felt a profound connection to Ghana when I visited this year, and learning about ChrisHesse’s work deepened my understanding of the country and its people,” said IShowSpeed. I’m humbled by his legacy and proud to help bringhis story to my community.” IShowSpeed, who’s real name is Darren Watkins Jr., is a Cincinnati native with more than 200 million followers and subscribers across streaming and social media platforms. Known for his high-energy demeanor, his livestream content covers gaming, sports, stunts and travel.
He was named to the inaugural TIME100 Creators list and ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 2025 Most Influential Creators list. IShowSpeed’s involvement in “The Eyes of Ghana” is just the latest example of digital creators mobilizing their audiences to movie theaters. Back in January, YouTuber Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, directed, starred in and self-distributed his sci-fi horror film “Iron Lung.” Not only did his fans call theater chains to encourage them to screen the movie, but they also showed out in droves on release day.
The film opened to $17 million and ended its run with $50 million worldwide against a budget of just $3 million. Executive producers include Barack and Michelle Obama, Sir John Akomfrah, Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, Paula Madison, Dan and Lian Gill, Max Johnson, Jonathan E. Lim, Michael Risley, Josh Rosenberg, David Treatman and Esther Wojcicki.
Tickets and local showtimes are available at TheEyesOfGhana.com. Check out the trailer below.
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