Ethiopia is not a country known for its burgeoning film scene. Even the capital city, Addis Ababa, only boasts 20 cinemas. It’s also not an easy place to make a movie, but that didn’t stop ...

Ethiopia has also committed to ending child marriage by 2025. "Seeing the reaction to the film has been eye-opening for [Bekele], the way it's been embraced all around the world," said Mandefro.

Ethiopia is not a country known for its burgeoning film scene. Even the capital city, Addis Ababa, only boasts 20 cinemas. It’s also not an easy place to make a movie, but that didn’t stop ...