Ben Proudfoot
Ben Proudfoot is an acclaimed filmmaker known for his work in documentary short films, having won two Academy Awards for his projects. His films often highlight underrepresented figures and stories, such as 'The Queen of Basketball,' which tells the story of trailblazing basketball player Lucy Harris. Proudfoot's latest work, 'The Final Copy of Ilon Specht,' explores the impactful legacy of Ilon Specht, the creator of the iconic slogan 'Because I Deserve,' shedding light on themes of empowerment and the evolving narrative of women's representation in advertising.
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Recent news mentions
Ben Proudfoot is the Canadian director of the documentary The Eyes of Ghana.
Jamaican academic had input in documentary about Kwame Nkrumah | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-09
Ben Proudfoot directed the film The Eyes of Ghana, a tribute to Chris Tsui Hesse.
African countries are squandering film and tourism gains – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-05
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot has joined forces with Ugandan director Moses Bwayo and former US President Barack Obama to produce The Eyes of Ghana.
The Eyes of Ghana: Obama-backed film tells story of Nkrumah’s cinematographer
Ghana· 2025-08-05
Ben Proudfoot directed the documentary about Ilon Specht, highlighting her impact on advertising and feminism.
Ilon Specht e a certeza de que as mulheres merecem é um filme | Beleza
Portugal· 2025-03-08
