Mississippi Masala (1991)
Dir. Mira Nair
With Sarita Choudhury, Denzel Washington
118min; DCP
Uganda, US
Forced to flee Uganda after dictator Idi Amin expels Asians from the country, Mina (Sarita Choudhury) and her Indian family resettle in Mississippi, hoping to rebuild their lives. There she forms a deep connection with Demetrius (Denzel Washington), a Black local. Their relationship sparks tension as both families and their communities struggle with the racial boundaries it crosses. As hostility grows and pressure mounts, Mina and Demetrius must decide whether to remain loyal to their families or follow their love.
Preceded by:
Weeyagale (2025)
Dir. Ainslie Senfuka
With Esme Green, Edith Kaggwa, Abiah Ndagire
6min; DCP
UK
In English and Ganda with English subtitles
A magical-realist drama follows a young British-Ugandan girl whose classroom show-and-tell unlocks a dreamlike journey into her heritage.
Dir. Mira Nair
With Sarita Choudhury, Denzel Washington
118min; DCP
Uganda, US
Forced to flee Uganda after dictator Idi Amin expels Asians from the country, Mina (Sarita Choudhury) and her Indian family resettle in Mississippi, hoping to rebuild their lives. There she forms a deep connection with Demetrius (Denzel Washington), a Black local. Their relationship sparks tension as both families and their communities struggle with the racial boundaries it crosses. As hostility grows and pressure mounts, Mina and Demetrius must decide whether to remain loyal to their families or follow their love.
Preceded by:
Weeyagale (2025)
Dir. Ainslie Senfuka
With Esme Green, Edith Kaggwa, Abiah Ndagire
6min; DCP
UK
In English and Ganda with English subtitles
A magical-realist drama follows a young British-Ugandan girl whose classroom show-and-tell unlocks a dreamlike journey into her heritage.
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