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Mississippi Masala (1992)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Mira Nair
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Charles S. Dutton, Denzel Washington, Roshan Seth, Sarita Choudhury, Sharmila Tagore
Published ID: 1867
UPC: 043396010222,
Plot: Mississippi Masala is a tale of how prejudice makes victims and instigators of us all. In 1972, Indian Jay (Roshan Seth), a resident of Uganda, is forced by the bigoted Amin regime to take his family and flee the country. He vows to hate and distrust all blacks--at least until he is able to reclaim the real estate stolen from him by the Ugandan government. Flash-forward to 1990: Jay and his family have settled in Mississippi. Seth's daughter Mina (Sarit Choudhury) makes the acquaintance of African-American Demetrius (Denzel Washington), the prosperous manager of a carpet-cleaning business. At first attracted to Mina because he is fascinated by her African background, Demetrius slowly falls in love with her. The situation causes Jay to exercise the same racial prejudice by which he was himself victimized. Ironically, Demetrius behaves just as foolishly, blaming Jay's ethnic chauvinism for a drop in his business. Both Jay and Demetrius must learn to bury their pasts and their prejudices to go on with their lives. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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excellent customer service, mediocre movie
Added 5/17/2009

movie arrived in perfect condition, very quickly. Needed the movie for a class I was taking, would not have normally watched it, but enjoyed it a bit.
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The 1st Movie Of Any Kind...
Added 4/5/2009

That I really ever got into and loved. I have watched this dvd at least 25 times and it touched me everytime. It is achingly beautiful so that it almost hurts to view. It doesn't seem as if anything like this could ever happen in real life. In real life the character of Mina (as played by Sarita Choudhury) probably would have gone for the money and prestige of being married to the suave and priviledged Harry Patel.

This is a compelling and interesting story as well. The romance between Mina and Demetrius (Denzel Washington) is surrounded by a statement of the racism and hypocrisy that exist's in our culture. Perhpas a bit different nearly 20 years later as this film was made in 1990, it still relates in some ways today. I've always felt this was more a movie about the character of Mina than it is about Demitrius. Though Demetrius is prevalent through out much of the film.

Before Mississippi Masala came along, I had never loved a movie as much. Never had the motivation to own a movie, I know that sounds strange. Since then I have expanded my collection with Serpico and On The Waterfront and A Beautiful Mind. But I guess I'm just a person that has to find a really special movie to buy. I'm not as frugal with my purchasing of dvds as I am with music and books.

Anyway, I would highly recommend to anyone out there who is either a fan of Denzel Washington or anyone who just loves a great movie and a great story, a love story.

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love
Added 4/13/2008

I could not forget this story. It brought tears and alot of deep thinking and soul searching. Thankyou to whomever had this love in their sould to express it in a most beautiful movie.
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Hot Indian spices
Added 3/17/2008

I ordered the film for the purpose of completing a graduate class requirement. I was very pleased that Amazon had it in stock, and ordered it the same day I learned of my assignment. I was uncertain as to what condition the film would be in, since the price was so affordable - $5.99-but was pleased to discover that it was in mint condition. Amazon will be the site I turn to for all of my course needs. Thanks Amazon.
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Wow - the things that divide us as humans!
Added 2/10/2008

Wonderful story-line beautifully acted out by the two main characters Denzel Washington's Demetrius and Sarita Chodury's Mina. Prejudice has no color.
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