The United States has one of the most demographically diverse populations in the world, due to the immigration of so many groups of people. People from all over the world come to the “land of the free and home of the brave” for many reasons. Some of these reasons include persecution of religious beliefs, free speech against the government, refugees, fleeing war or persecution, and individuals and families seeking opportunities for a better life for themselves and their families. Whatever the reason, many immigrants see America as a promised land with the possibility of a liberal society. This was the case of Meena and her family in the film Mississippi Marsala, whose main themes include migration to a new country and prejudice against the African-American race. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Meena's grandparents came to Uganda from India to work on the railways that were under construction in the country at the time. After the railway was completed, Meena's grandfather remained in Uganda and raised a family. Meena's father, Jay, was born and raised in Uganda and later became a lawyer. Growing up in Uganda, Jay and Meena were exposed to people with a darker skin color than theirs, which didn't bother them at all. Unfortunately, not all Africans felt the same way about color. Meena's family faced constant prejudice while living in Uganda. There is a scene in the film where Meena's father talks to his friend Okelo and says, “Africa is for Africans. Black Africans”. Shortly after that comment, Meena and her family immigrated to the United States where they joined relatives in Greenwood, Mississippi. Twenty years later, Meena and her family are still adjusting to life in the United States. Her family owns a successful business, but Meena's father is still reeling from the wrongs he has suffered and hopes to one day return his family to their homeland of Uganda. Although Jay and his family left Uganda twenty years ago, he still considers Uganda his home and struggles to accept the fact that he may never be able to return. In the film, Jay's family mocks him for trying to sue the Ugandan government for forcing him to leave his home. His family members laugh at his quest for justice and tell him to move on. Another issue that comes up in the film is that Meena is dating Demetrius Williams, who is originally from Mississippi. Demetrius and Meena first meet when she accidentally crashes into the back of Demetrius' car. Later that night Demetrius and Meena see each other in the club and their love story begins. Knowing that her father still harbors an old grudge against black Africans due to his misfortunes in Uganda, Meena keeps her relationship with Demetrius a secret. Their relationship explores the Greenwood Indians' racial prejudice against African Americans. These characters are influenced by the fact that they must keep this romance a secret for fear of disapproval. There is a scene in the film where Meena's uncle talks to Demetrius about the accident caused by his niece. He is afraid that Demetrius will sue him and tries to convince him not to sue. Once Demetrius assures him that he has no intention of suing Meena or her family, the uncle tells Demetrius that "we minorities must stick together." Once Meena's family discovers her affair with Demetrius, they tell her that she has brought shame to the family and she is forced to choose between her family and Demetrius. Meena: [after Jay and Kinnuthey discover the relationship between her and Demetrius] And me? What about me? I never asked you for anything! I never expected anything! I'm 24 and I'm still here! Stuck here! Do you think I'm happy? I love him. It's not a crime, right? Kinnu: You call it love? When all you've done is bring so much shame on our heads? Meena: I didn't do anything! They broke in! Jay: Don't answer! At least have the decency to apologize! Meena: I'm sorry about this mess, but I'm not sorry, I'm in love with him. Meena and her family are immigrants who arrive in a new country because they are forced to leave their homeland. This relates to the content of the course in the sense that Meena and her family have moved to a new country and are trying to adapt to their new life. Meena's father is having a very difficult time adjusting to his new life in Mississippi, no matter how hard he tries, he can't wrap his head around the idea that he may never see his homeland of Uganda again. He spends much of his life trying to right the injustice he and his family faced when they were forced to leave their home, even going so far as to sue the Ugandan government for being forced to leave. Prejudice is another theme of the film that relates to the content of the course, we see the struggles that Demetrius and Meena face once their romantic relationship comes to light. Although there are many different cultures in the town where Meena and Demetrius live (black, white, Indian) and mix with each other on a daily basis (e.g. Demetrius' father who works at the predominantly white country club), racial/cultural mixing it is something that is frowned upon by many in the community. Interracial dating is so frowned upon that Demetrius' business begins to suffer. People in his community no longer want to do business with him because he is dating Meena, an Indian girl. The film Mississippi Marsala struck a chord with me, bringing to the forefront the constant prejudice that black Americans face on a daily basis when confronted with the prejudices of other minority groups. We see in the film that once Meena's uncle realizes that Demetrius will not sue him for damages related to the accident he caused, he becomes very friendly and welcoming to Demetrius. Telling him that we minorities need to stick together and even offering to use his carpet cleaning service for his hotel. But once the relationship between Demetrius and Meena comes to light, Demetrius no longer receives the warm welcome he had before. It's always so frustrating to see black people being held in high regard when we earn points on a scoreboard, starting our own businesses, but once we cross the color barrier and decide to pursue or date someone of a different race or background, then the Blacks are no longer considered good enough. I would recommend the film Mississippi Marsala to nursing and college students. I think it gives the audience an idea of ​​the specific stereotypes associated with certain races. The issues discussed in this film could affect patient care in the sense that a patient does not want to receive Western medical care for their healthcare needs. For example, although Meena and her family immigrated to the United States years ago from Uganda, her father never considered the United States his home, so most likely if he got sick and needed medical attention, he would likely wanted to be treated with Ugandan healthcare traditions. The issue of interracial dating could impact patient care because the healthcare provider may not agree with interracial dating, causing the provider to not provide the].