The Cat Man Eshete

The extraordinary story of Eshete, who escaped Ethiopia’s civil war on foot as a young man and is now a devoted caretaker of a feral cat colony in Brooklyn. Eshete has become the heart of a close-knit community, despite living on the fringes. This intimate document is equally a portrait of community care with a supporting cast of New Yorkers who help care for the cats—and for each other.

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Join us for encore screenings of our 2025 Short Film Jury Award-winning films. Winners will be announced Saturday…

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With delicate, intentional cinematography and unique editing styles, this collection of documentary short films invites viewers into the…