Mississippi Masala

In 1972, dictator Idi Amin enacts the policy of the forceful expulsion of Asians from Uganda. Jay (Roshan Seth) his wife, Kinnu (Sharmila Tagore), and their daughter, Mina (Sarita Choudhury), a family of third-generation Indians in Uganda residing in Kampala reluctantly and tearfully leave their home behind and relocate. After spending a few years in England, Jay, Kinnu, and Mina settle in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mississippi to live with family members who own a chain of motels there. Despite the passage of time, Jay is unable to come to terms with his sudden departure from his home country, and cannot fully embrace the American lifestyle. He dreams of one day returning with his family to Kampala. The effects of Amin's dictatorship have caused Jay to become distrustful towards black people.

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  • TheTVDB.com Movie ID 26384
  • Status Released
  • Released Worldwide September 18, 1991
  • Runtime 118 minutes
  • Genres Drama
  • Original Country Great Britain
  • Original Language English
  • Spoken Languages English
  • Production Company Channel Four Films Cinecom Pictures Mirabai Films
  • Production Countries Great Britain United States of America
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  • Box Office Worldwide $7,308,786
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