Kuwornu is known for his work exploring race, identity and the African diaspora. His previous films, such as "Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema" and "Inside Buffalo," examine the experiences of Black individuals. 

In his new documentary, Kuwornu takes an active role in the narrative, inserting himself in the story as an Italian-Ghanian who embarks on a journey to uncover and explore his own history. In the documentary, Kuwornu states, "neutrality is not an option."  

"We Were Here," which has been exhibited at the prestigious Venice Biennale, delves into the forgotten history of Black communities in Europe. The documentary sheds light on the lives and contributions of Black Europeans, tracing their presence and impact across different historical periods. Through interviews and years of traveling, Kuwornu reconstructs a narrative that has often been erased from mainstream historical accounts.

When asked what was interesting about the film, history professor Liam Brockey said that it's not the story of just one place in Europe, but "so many places."

"All of the different people interviewed in the film give you a sense of Fred’s point, which is 'we were here,'" Brockey said. "That’s not just one corner of Europe, that's all over the place."

Brockey added that "it's a historical truth." 

Kuwornu engaged in a discussion with attendees, addressing questions about his filmmaking process, the importance of reclaiming marginalized histories and the broader implications of the film in contemporary discussions on race and identity. 

Asked what he hopes to achieve with the documentary, Kuwornu said he hopes to bring more attention to issues in Europe, not just those in the U.S.

"When you talk about slavery and racism in Europe, they address the problem to America, and so it's important to give the Europeans much more consciousness about the Renaissance when it comes to slavery," he said.