Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was the first African to win a gold medal, and four years later in Tokyo would become the first person in history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.
A hip urban reggae film about music, passion, love and devotion! Tsegaye is a driven mucician who leaves his wife and children in California, to search for a long lost childhood friend, Kirubel. When he finds him, the two, along with Kirubel's drummer friend Teferi embark upon a journey to bring Ethiopian Reggae music to the world. Falls, triumphs and commitment test their friendship and honor. Filled with rhythm and colorful characters, Journey to Lasta paints a vivid picture of an American immigrant experience.