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Director Mira Nair.

Indian born film maker Mira Nair. Her new movie, "Mississippi Masala," is the story of an African-American man and an African Indian woman who come together in a little Southern town. Nair's previous film, "Salaam Bombay," got an Oscar nomination for best foreign film and won the Camera d'Or at Cannes.

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Other segments from the episode on January 28, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 28, 1992: Interview with Rashidah Hassan and Richard Jennings; Interview with Mira Nair; Review of the television show "Capitol Critters."

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