Trumpet Africa premieres ‘The Headmaster’ movie on Sept. 10

Trumpet Africa Productions will on September 10, 2015 debuts its movie “The Headmaster” online for their fans.

The movie is a story about the price a man pays to provide education for his community.

Against all odds, Master Andoh (Charles Kofi Bucknor) decides to lead the rebuilding of the only village school which has been destroyed by a powerful rainstorm. What sacrifice is good enough to bring enlightenment to his community when the people he fights for are bent on continuing with their way of life?

This 143 minute movie is a humorous yet poignant social drama about personal sacrifice, self-help and volunteerism in a Ghanaian village.

The movie addresses the need for people and communities to make personal sacrifices for their communities.

It is written and directed by Ernest Kofi Abbeyquaye and stars actors/actresses such as: Charles Kofi Bucknor, Doris Sackitey, Fred Amugi, David Dontoh, Adjetey Anang, Clement Bonney, William Akuffu, Eddie Nartey, Ebenezer Donkoh (Katawere), Kofi Liang (Koshwe), Paulina Oduro and many more.

Legendary actor Charles Kofi Bucknor who played the lead role said "It was a pleasure being on set with such a talented cast.

He added that The Headmaster was proof that Ghana could still produce films of the highest quality.

Dr Tetteh Abbeyquaye, the Producer of the Movie expressed the hope that the movie would serve its intended purpose to educate, to entertain, to uplift, as well as encourage selflessness and volunteerism.

He said the production house was dedicated to producing quality documentaries and feature films that would help preserve and promote African culture through film, music and various performance arts.

“We believe that in addition to entertainment, film remains a powerful vehicle for education, development and the preservation of history and culture,” he added.

Dr Abbeyquaye was of the view that the movie would contribute its small part in rejuvenating the film industry in Ghana.

Mr Ernest Abbeyquaye, the movie Director said the film intended to promote and bring back the spirit of communal labour in the Ghanaian society.

He said financing is a challenge in movie production and called on corporate institution to support film making to grow and develop the creative arts industry