USA and Ghana / 2018 / 9mins / Documentary / English

‘You only get to meet someone for the first time, once.’ Narrated and captured by filmmaker Déwun Owusu, Kwabena drops you in the middle of a once in a lifetime event. Powered by mystery, revelation and raw emotion, Kwabena expressively captures an extraordinary human experience that sticks with you long after the conclusion of the film.

Déwun Owusu

Ghanaian-American filmmaker Déwun Owusu is a visual specialist with over a decade of experience producing award winning content that spans a multitude of industries and continents. As a professional content producer, Déwun got his start in narrative film and music videos. Because of this, Déwun has grown to have the signature of stylized visuals, inimitable pacing, and stout story-telling in all of his work. His short film Kwabena was selected for many festivals in the US. Pulling inspiration from his heritage, Déwun looks onward to directing his first feature-length documentary film, that takes place in the western region of Africa. Learn More