The Problem with Apu (2017)
2.5 of 5 from 46 ratings
0h 49min
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- Synopsis:
"The Problem with Apu" is a documentary made by comedian Hari Kondabolu about the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on The Simpsons, an Indian convenience store owner. While Kondabolu is a self-professed fan of The Simpsons and the influence it has had on his comedy career, his documentary argues that while the character was a rare form of South Asian representation in the early 90's, his portrayal reinforced negative racial stereotypes against South Asians. The documentary was referenced by The Simpsons several months later in a fourth-wall-breaking scene that was interpreted by some to be dismissive of the rise of so-called politically correct culture that led to the discussion surrounding the character. - Actors:
- Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aziz Ansari, W. Kamau Bell, Samrat Chakrabarti, Shilpa Dave, Noureen DeWulf, Whoopi Goldberg, Dana Gould, Sakina Jaffrey, Hari Kondabolu, Aasif Mandvi, Hasan Minhaj, Ajay Naidu, Aparna Nancherla, Maulik Pancholy, Kal Penn, Russell Peters, Sheetal Sheth
- Directors:
- Michael Melamedoff
- Genres:
- Documentary
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