Mississippi Masala
Director: Mira Nair
Starring: Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury
Runtime: 118 minutes
Year: 1991
Award: Venice Film Festival - Ciak Award for Most Popular Film
Description: The tender love story between Demetrius and Mina of different races and cultures is tested by the social and economic pressures from both American blacks and the South Asian community. The lovers struggle to stay together and to understand the controversy that swirls around them while bouncy east Indian rhythms spice up the music soundtrack and add to the film's enjoyment.
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Added by Lake Side Cafe on January 30, 2009