{"id":100823,"date":"2023-09-19T09:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T09:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/19\/elsie-obeng-kwakye-to-unveil-documentary-film-on-teenage-mothers\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T09:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T09:30:15","slug":"elsie-obeng-kwakye-to-unveil-documentary-film-on-teenage-mothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/19\/elsie-obeng-kwakye-to-unveil-documentary-film-on-teenage-mothers\/","title":{"rendered":"Elsie Obeng-Kwakye To Unveil Documentary Film On Teenage Mothers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Elsie Obeng-Kwakye, a distinguished Ghanaian Film and Television director, producer, and writer, is set to premiere a compelling documentary film addressing the challenges faced by teenage mothers.<\/p>\n<p>Her work continues to throw spotlight on crucial societal issues, and this documentary is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Elsie Obeng-Kwakye\u2019s illustrious career began with her graduation in 2015, where she earned a BFA in Television Production from the National Film &amp; Television Institute, now known as the UniMac Institute of Film &amp; Television, located in Accra, Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Her educational journey also includes certifications in acting for film from the Eagle Drama College and Digital skills.<\/p>\n<p>Presently, she is a student at the University of Professional Studies, pursuing MA in Brands and Communication Management.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Elsie Obeng-Kwakye has participated in a wide array of local and international productions, spanning advertisements, films, television programs, and documentaries.<\/p>\n<p>This diverse experience has honed her storytelling abilities, enabling her to effectively address pressing societal issues through the medium of film.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, Elsie completed her national service at her alma mater, NAFTI, where she later continued her association with the institution from 2016 to 2019.<\/p>\n<p>During this period, she served as a teaching assistant and director for the Center for National Distance Learning &amp; Open School (CENDLOS).<\/p>\n<p>She directed over sixty educational video lessons in science for Senior High School students, making a significant contribution to education in Ghana.<br \/>Elsie Obeng-Kwakye\u2019s remarkable achievements in 2018 further solidified her position as an influential filmmaker.<\/p>\n<p>She became the first director\/producer to premiere a documentary in Ghana at the prestigious West Hills Mall.<\/p>\n<p>In that same year, she introduced a groundbreaking children\u2019s cooking show titled \u201cMYSTERY BASKET JUNIOR\u201d on Ghone television, emphasizing her commitment to engaging and educating young minds.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Elsie founded her own film company, Eisle Produktion, marking the beginning of her latest projects.<\/p>\n<p>Her upcoming documentary, titled \u201cUNEXPECTED,\u201d delves into the lives of four teenage girls, a teenage mother, and a mother of eleven children who began giving birth at the age of 14.<\/p>\n<p>This powerful documentary explores the factors contributing to teenage pregnancies, the challenges faced by teenage mothers, the impact on their education, their current circumstances, and prospects for the future.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to \u201cUNEXPECTED,\u201d Elsie Obeng-Kwakye\u2019s documentary \u201cSIR\u201d sheds light on the displacement of children in James Town following the 2020 demolition of their homes along the seashore and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>These thought-provoking documentaries are scheduled to premiere on December 8, 2023, accompanied by a fundraiser to support the causes they represent. 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