I have lived in Africa and traveled through Africa as a white woman. I have not spent time in Ethiopia, though I have spent quite a bit of time in Egypt and Morocco. What I loved about this film, and the novel upon which it is based is that it points out the inherent privileges of some while also speaking to the universal experience of grief, loss, and faith. The acting was superb. The story is honest and heartfelt. I recommend giving it a try.
Review of Sweetness in the Belly
