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Mississippi Masala

The film tells the story of an Indian family who is forced to flee Uganda after being expelled by dictator Idi Amin in 1972. Seventeen years later, they settle in Mississippi and struggle to rebuild their lives. The father, determined to reclaim his lost property, decides to sue the Ugandan gover...

In the aftermath of Idi Amin's rise to power, an Indian family flees Uganda and settles in Mississippi, where they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings. Years later, the grown daughter finds herself entangled in a romantic relationship with a Black man, sparking a tumultuous reaction from both families as they navigate the treacherous landscape of racial tension and prejudice.

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Info about Mississippi Masala

Studio(s): Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films

Originally Released: United States, Sep 18, 1991

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $7,310,000.00

Budget: $5,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance