Pure Chutney


Explores the Indian community in Trinidad, outlining the events and accidents of history that constitute this example of the Indian diaspora, and interviewing various Trinidadian- Indians about the hybridity of their culture and their relationship, if not preoccupation, with India. The video also shows cultural events such as the carnival, the Muslim festival of Id, and a Hindu prayer service in a temple, further examining complex issues of Indian identities and difference.

Written by Amitava Kumar

Directed by Sanjeev Chatterjee

Best Film Nominee, Film South Asia, 1999

“…delightful…a wonderful video…does a wonderful job of capturing the striking diversity of these overseas Indians.”-Library Journal