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The Problem with Apu (2017)
Director: Michael Melamedoff
Cast: Hari Kondabolu, Kal Penn, Hasan Minhaj, Aasif Mandvi
3.9
90%Runtime49 min
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In the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much cultural impact as Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Springfield convenience store owner. Comedian Hari Kondabolu is out to show why that might be a problem.
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The Problem with Apu, a 2017 documentary directed by Michael Melamedoff, has been critically acclaimed, receiving a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, its IMDb rating of 3.9/10 suggests a more divided public reception, with some viewers finding issue with the film's exploration of the cultural impact of the Apu character from The Simpsons.
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Directed by Michael Melamedoff in 2017, The Problem with Apu is a thought-provoking documentary that examines the cultural impact and representation of the character Apu from The Simpsons. Featuring insightful commentary from comedians like Hari Kondabolu, Kal Penn, Hasan Minhaj, and Aasif Mandvi, the film delves into the nuanced and sometimes problematic portrayal of South Asian characters in popular media.
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The Problem with Apu is a 2017 American documentary film written by and starring comedian Hari Kondabolu and produced and directed by Michael Melamedoff. It focuses on the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, an Indian immigrant in the animated sitcom The Simpsons who, for a period, was the only figure of Indian heritage to appear regularly on mainstream American television. The film explores encounters with negative stereotypes, minstrelsy, racial microaggressions, and slurs against people of Indian and South Asian heritage.
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