Paved with Good Intentions
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Second-generation Ethiopians Beri and Gabra grew up in love with one another. In college, Gabra's successes cast a dark shadow over her childhood friend. As Gabra's world blossoms and grows in the wake of Beri's destructive path, Beri slowly loses himself to jealousy and bitter despair. Is his road to Hell really paved with good intentions?
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