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Mississippi Masala

R1h 58m1991Mira Nair
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 78
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"Passion. Tradition. Mix it up."

Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.

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ImmigrantSouthern UsaMississippi RiverUgandaInterracial RelationshipInterracial RomanceRacismRacial PrejudiceWoman DirectorIdi Amin

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What is Mississippi Masala (1991) about?

Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.

Who stars in Mississippi Masala?

Mississippi Masala stars Denzel Washington (Demetrius Williams), Sarita Choudhury (Mina), Roshan Seth (Jay), Sharmila Tagore (Kinnu), Charles S. Dutton (Tyrone Williams). The film was directed by Mira Nair.

How long is Mississippi Masala?

Mississippi Masala has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is Mississippi Masala worth watching?

Mississippi Masala holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Mississippi Masala?

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