Film Screening - Mississippi Masala

281 University Avenue,Towson MD 21204

01 November, 2022

Description

After Mina's (Sarita Choudhury) Indian family is ousted from their home in Uganda by dictator Idi Amin, they relocate to Mississippi to start a new life. Mina falls for Demetrius (Denzel Washington), a young carpet cleaner, despite the protests of their families over their racial difference. The families and their surrounding communities begin to feud, putting even more pressure on the couple's romance. Having to choose between family and love, Mina and Demetrius run away together. Director: Mira Nair. Cast: Denzel Washington; Roshan Seth; Sarita Choudhury. Run Time: 120 Minutes. Suggested donation: $10. Make a donation at bit.ly/aacc-donate Info: towson.edu/asianarts ### The Asian Arts & Culture Center is grateful for the generous support of E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Maryland State Arts Council, Central Baltimore Partnership, Yoshinobu & Kathleen Shiota, Citizens of Baltimore County, Ro & Marius P. Johnson Charitable Legacy, Inc, AA&CC members and donors, Baltimore Community Foundation, TU College of Fine Arts & Communication, Jayamangala, TU Department of Music, Alan Shecter & Rosalind Ehudin, Robert Mintz & Beth Arman, Asia Collective Night Market, Anthony & Bonnie Montcalmo, Harold J. Kaplan Foundation, Barbara L.S. Pierce, Deep Vision Dance Company, Baltimore Theatre Project, Lord Baltimore Hotel, Howard County Arts Council, Motor House, TU Center for Student Diversity, TU Marketing & Communications, and TU Department of Art+Design, Art History, Art Education, DC South Asian Arts Council Inc.