Memsahib Rita (1994)
1994 · 0h 19m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Using a blend of magic realism and realist drama, Memsahib Rita looks at the physical and emotional violence of racism. Shanti is haunted by both the racist taunts of nationalist white youths and the memory of her white mother.
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Writers: Kumari Salgado
Music by: Peter Spencer
Editor: Anna Liebschner
Cast
Nisha Nayar as ShantiJayne Boniface as RitaKaleem Janjua as GaminiMeera Syal as UnummaSudha Bhuchar as Film StarShaun Stone as Young ThugHarmage Singh Kalirai as Shop keeperMore like this
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