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A still image from the film, Faya Dayi.

'Faya Dayi' is Jessica Beshir's debut documentary feature that has made the shortlist of contenders for best documentary at the Oscars.

Photo: Janus Films

Through 'Faya Dayi,' Jessica Beshir Shares an Ethiopian Ritual

It took the Mexican-Ethiopian director 10 years to make her film about the herb khat, which earned a spot on the shortlist for best documentary at this year’s Oscars.