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The Problem With Apu

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Comic Hari Kondabolu examines the East Indian cartoon character Apu on the long-running TV series "The Simpsons."

Critics Reviews

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Nov 20, 2017
The Problem with Apu ... welcomes viewers into the conversation by gently weaving the narrative between Springfield and the real world. Go to Full Review
Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 20, 2017
The Problem With Apu, is drowned out by frustration that he can't land an interview with the character's voice actor, Hank Azaria. Go to Full Review
Verne Gay Newsday Nov 20, 2017
3/4
A congenial and persuasive argument for why Apu must go. Go to Full Review
Marina Gordon Common Sense Media Nov 10, 2021
4/5
The documentary is brief but effective, and thanks to Kondabolu's easy manner and sharp wit, it's unexpectedly entertaining and moving. Go to Full Review
Leigh Monson Substream Magazine Oct 1, 2020
4/5
A sharp and witty takedown of one of a pop culture institution's greatest failings. Go to Full Review
Bob Chipman Geek Oct 31, 2018
3
Kondabolu isn't exactly reinventing the wheel here, but he's clearly got a strong sense of how New Media works and where the conversation about his film will be most hotly debated. Go to Full Review
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Mar 8, 2019 The funny cartoon man in the funny show with people with funny voices has a funny voice REEEEE
Leia R Nov 15, 2018 this a 2 hour video about a guy wining for being bullied as a child supposedly because fo the simpsons, he doesnt get it, if anything, apu is one of the greatest charachters of the simpsons and a flattering depiction of an ethnicity, we are not laughing at him, if anything we look up on him when compared to the rest of the cast. all the simpsons charachter are cliche, but none of them is supposed to be offensive. i cant believe someone made this See more
George R Nov 4, 2018 The real problem is people have to much time on there hands. Whats real is the 2 guys down the street working at 7-11 are exactly like Apu, REAL TALK. Aside from that the simpsons have always used stereotypes, shit look at cletus the white hick... chief wiggum fat cop and the list goes on and on. Stop being so dramatic. I dont disagree with culture enlightenment but doesnt mean you have to destroy a character in order to do so. See more
Hagrid S Oct 31, 2018 So a snowflake got called Apu as a kid and just couldn't handle it. So he made a 2 hour rant to complain about and called it documentary. I know another group of people who been called a lot worse than apu. Some of them even got hanged. If being called Apu is the worst thing that ever happened in your life. Consider yourself lucky. See more
Draco W Oct 31, 2018 I like Apu But this documentary was a Kinda unique experiment on different views.
Theodore S Oct 27, 2018 Trying to attract more fame by being loudly offended and encouraging a debate amongst the left about a cartoon character (which, every intelligent person learns that the Simpsons in fact teaches us cultural sensitivity by displaying such vulgar that to us, is so ridiculous that it's funny, that's what comedy usually does). Rather than being self rightious and giving the right something to laugh about, why not take aim at those bullies that did use Apu quotes towards you to be derogatory and offensive, because I bet the assh0les that quoted Apu to upset you, would be the type to also harass women, harm the LGBTQ community etc. Take aim at the idiots that learnt nothing, because they're most likely the culprits for most of society's downfall, not a cartoon. See more
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The Problem With Apu

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Movie Info

Synopsis Comic Hari Kondabolu examines the East Indian cartoon character Apu on the long-running TV series "The Simpsons."
Director
Michael Melamedoff
Producer
Michael J. Cargill, Michael Melamedoff
Production Co
Avalon Television
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2018
Runtime
49m
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