Mixing Nia


1h 32m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Nia is the daughter of a black mother and white father, raised in a predominantly white yuppie suburb of Westchester. She quits her ad agency job over a campaign aimed at young blacks, and decided to write a book and figure out her racial identity. Nia meets various men, including black activist Le

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1998
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

Nia is the daughter of a black mother and white father, raised in a predominantly white yuppie suburb of Westchester. She quits her ad agency job over a campaign aimed at young blacks, and decided to write a book and figure out her racial identity. Nia meets various men, including black activist Lewis and white musician Joe, who help her understand her mixed-race identity and find her voice as a writer.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1998
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Released in United States on Video September 26, 2000

Released in United States April 1998

Released in United States August 1998

Released in United States September 1998

Released in United States March 1999

Shown at New York Women's Film Festival April 22-26, 1998.

Shown at Martha's Flavor Fest in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts August 19-21, 1998.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City (Worldwide Plaza) August 5-9, 1998.

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.

Shown at Cleveland International Film Festival (Panafrican Images) March 18-28, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for Alison Swan.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Began shooting May 18, 1997.

Completed shooting June 15, 1997.

Released in United States on Video September 26, 2000

Released in United States April 1998 (Shown at New York Women's Film Festival April 22-26, 1998.)

Released in United States August 1998 (Shown at Martha's Flavor Fest in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts August 19-21, 1998.)

Released in United States August 1998 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City (Worldwide Plaza) August 5-9, 1998.)

Released in United States September 1998 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.)

Released in United States March 1999 (Shown at Cleveland International Film Festival (Panafrican Images) March 18-28, 1999.)