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The Problem with Apu

201749mMichael Melamedoff
IMDb 3.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%

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"A documentary about going head to head with a stereotype."

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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Pop CultureRacismRacist Stereotype

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What is The Problem with Apu (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in The Problem with Apu?

The Problem with Apu stars Hari Kondabolu (Self), Kal Penn (Self), Hasan Minhaj (Self), Aasif Mandvi (Self), Utkarsh Ambudkar (Self). The film was directed by Michael Melamedoff.

How long is The Problem with Apu?

The Problem with Apu has a runtime of 49 min and premiered in 2017.

Is The Problem with Apu worth watching?

The Problem with Apu holds an IMDb rating of 3.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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