Description

“A sexy, engaging comedy.” —Vanity Fair

What’s a dyke to do? When New York henna-artist Reena (Neesha Ganatra) offers to be surrogate mother for her infertile sister and her husband, Reena’s girlfriend Lisa (Jill Hennessey) promptly dumps her. But not to worry, it’s a romantic-comedy after all!

Reena and Lisa are young, happy and in love. But when Reena agrees to become a surrogate mother for her childless sister, the cultural divide between Reena’s Indian family and their lesbian lifestyle hits home.

Chutney Popcorn is a delightful and heartfelt comedy about the cultural struggles between immigrant parents and their Americanized children and the strength of family ties. Ultimately, Chutney Popcorn offers a refreshing look at one contentious and loving family reinventing itself.

Awards & Quotes

* 2004 GLAAD Media Awards Nominee

“Ganatra exudes a warm, pillowy sensuality that is complemented by Hennessy’s frisky hauteur.” —Stephen Holden, New York Times

“Treats delicate topics with wit, sensitivity, and humor…[Madhur] Jaffrey turns in the most bitingly funny maternal portrait since Debbie Reynolds in Mother.” —Variety

Audience Award — Best Feature: San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Audience Award — Best Feature: Outfest: Los Angeles Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Audience Award – Best Feature: Newport International Film Festival

Audience Award – 2nd Place: Berlin International Film Festival

DVD

• Audio commentary by director Nisha Ganatra and producer
• Actor commentary track
• Pictorial soundtrack
• Recipes from Madhur Jaffrey
• Behind the Scenes
• Outtakes
• Trailer
• Fullscreen
• 2.0 Dolby Stereo