Is The Problem with Apu violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Problem with Apu sad?

Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Problem with Apu scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Problem with Apu end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Problem with Apu easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Problem with Apu

Name: The Problem with Apu
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 49 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Hari Kondabolu, Kal Penn, Hasan Minhaj, Aasif Mandvi, Utkarsh Ambudkar

A documentary about going head to head with a stereotype.

Directed by Michael Melamedoff

Produced by Marobru Productions, Avalon Television

201749 min4.8 / 10

A sharp, intellectually rigorous documentary that uses nostalgia and pop culture analysis to confront the real harm of a beloved 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.

Clusters

The Bittersweet Cost of Living Political Cover-Ups Thrillers Comedy That Turns Sharp Conscience Against the System Racism And Social Injustice

Genres

Documentary

Keywords

Pop Culture Racism Racist Stereotype

Questions people ask

Is The Problem with Apu violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Problem with Apu sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The Problem with Apu scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does The Problem with Apu end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Problem with Apu easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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