Memsahib Rita

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1994

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BFI,BBC,Leda Serene Films

Cast

Meera Syal,Kaleem Janjua,Jayne Boniface,Harmage Singh Kalirai,Nisha Nayar,Shaun Stone,Sudha Bhuchar

Director

Pratibha Parmar

Writer

Kumari Salgado

Producer

Steve Brookes,Penny Gold,Frances-Anne Solomon,George Faber,Ingrid Lewis

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0340240