{"id":49307,"date":"2022-09-24T08:44:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T08:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=49307"},"modified":"2022-09-24T08:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T08:44:08","slug":"traditional-leaders-have-failed-in-their-role-in-the-movie-industry-david-dontoh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=49307","title":{"rendered":"Traditional leaders have failed in their role in the movie industry \u2013 David Dontoh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to Mr. David Dontoh, Chairman of the National Films Authority of Ghana, the Traditional Leaders of the nation are ignoring their responsibility to help promote Ghanaian culture via film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He thinks the fascinating history, culture, and traditions of the country\u2019s traditional places might be better preserved and promoted if they were properly documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know, it\u2019s weird; most of our conventional councils are sound sleeping. Why hasn\u2019t there been a good documentary done about a traditional event in Ghana? Actor David Dontoh, known as \u201cAce,\u201d said during a studio debate on ETV that \u201cwe should be able to achieve it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He believes that the Ghanaian government is neglecting a significant part of the film business by not putting more attention on films that showcase the country\u2019s vibrant cultural traditions, such as its many festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t believe how many people would go to see a documentary depicting a typical regional event if you saw a preview. Because people can identify with the characters you\u2019re describing in the tales you\u2019re presenting, he reasoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEND A STORY:<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have a story for us or need a promotion \/ advertisement? 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