Memsahib Rita

Name: Memsahib Rita
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Genre: Drama
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: 19 min
Cast: Nisha Nayar, Jayne Boniface, Kaleem Janjua, Meera Syal, Sudha Bhuchar

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1994 · 19 min · Drama · TMDB 8.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Pratibha Parmar

Cast

Nisha Nayar — Shanti
Jayne Boniface — Rita
Kaleem Janjua — Gamini
Meera Syal — Unumma
Sudha Bhuchar — Film Star