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Mela's Lunch
Mela's Lunch
1991, director: Sugith Varughese
Film (14:23)
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> South Asian Canadians | Food and Meals | Social integration | Children | Prejudice | Children's materials | Cultural differences
Based on an original story by Nilambri Singh Ghai, Mela's Lunch is
about the unsteady beginnings of a friendship between Mela and Allison. Having
just immigrated to Canada from India, Mela is trying hard to make friends and
get used to her new surroundings. Peter and other classmates make her feel
unwelcome and out of place. At first, Allison goes along with the group. This
drama shows that differences in skin colour and country of origin need not be
an obstacle to friendship or self-esteem. Educators are encouraged to
preview the series before use and choose the dramas most age-appropriate for
their students. This film is part of the Playing Fair series.
Based on an original story by Nilambri Singh Ghai, Mela's Lunch is
about the unsteady beginnings of a friendship between Mela and Allison. Having
just immigrated to Canada from India, Mela is trying hard to make friends and
get used to her new surroundings. Peter and other classmates make her feel
unwelcome and out of place. At first, Allison goes along with the group. This
drama shows that differences in skin colour and country of origin need not be
an obstacle to friendship or self-esteem. Educators are encouraged to
preview the series before use and choose the dramas most age-appropriate for
their students. This film is part of the Playing Fair series.




