Mississippi Masala – 35mm

Mississippi Masala

In 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of all asian immigrants to Uganda, giving them 90 days to exit the country, following a rise in anti-indian sentiment and black supremacy rhetoric in the country. Some 20,000 south-asian Ugandans were forced to leave their home, and seek refuge in other countries. Only in 1986 was the enactment undone, allowing the refugees to return home.

With this as a backdrop, director Mira Nair tells a story about a ugand...