The World of 'Khat' in Ethiopia Examined in 'Faya Dayi'

Filmmaker Jessica Beshir makes her feature-length debut with the documentary, "Faya Dayi." In the documentary Beshir returns to her birthplace, Ethiopia, to explore the world around 'khat,' a stimulant leaf, that is both culturally and religiously significant, but also the country's biggest cash crop. Beshir joins us to discuss the documentary, fresh off it earning a spot on the 2022 Oscar's Best Documentary Feature shortlist. "Faya Dayi" is available to stream on the Criterion Channel.