The Cat Man Eshete: An Ethiopian refugee's life on the streets of New York
Eshete has become the heart of a close-knit community while living on the streets. Together with neighbours who help feed the cats and look out for him, Eshete's story reveals a moving portrait of grassroots community care.
The Cat Man Eshete is a documentary film by Laura Checkoway.
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