Feature Fridays | Mississippi Masala (1990s Cinema Appreciation Week)

Every Friday night, join Parkway Social and Sandy Film Festival for free outdoor film screenings in the courtyard (weather permitting). Arrive early to snag a good spot—or bring your own chairs! Refreshments are available for purchase. ***** The film begins at 8 p.m. Mississippi Masala (1991) synonpsis: 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 protestations 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. This film is rated R —according to the Motion Picture Association (MPA) rating system in the U.S. Rated R films often contain one or more of the [hidden] language (e.g., repeated or extreme profanity)Intense or graphic violenceSexual content or nudityDrug useAdult themes (e.g., trauma, abuse, or controversial social issues) ***** Welcome to Required Viewings, a new Feature Fridays series showcasing films that are essential to any film buff's education. These cinematic classics and influential works are must-sees—each one a cornerstone of film history. In collaboration with the Sandy Film Festival, attending 5 or more Required Viewings solidifies your Film Buff Status and unlocks discounted tickets to the 2025 Sandy Film Festival. 📍 Pick up your punch card at the screening to track your journey toward Film Buff Status! More Info below.