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''The Problem with Apu'' is a 2017 documentary film written by and starring [[Hari Kondabolu]]. The film explores the character [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]] from the long-running animated television series ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the impact of the character on the perception of [[South Asian]]s in [[American culture]].<br />
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==Background==<br />
[[Hari Kondabolu]], a comedian and writer, created ''The Problem with Apu'' to address the [[stereotype]]s perpetuated by the character [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]]. Apu, voiced by [[Hank Azaria]], is an [[Indian American]] [[convenience store]] owner known for his exaggerated [[Indian accent]] and stereotypical traits. Kondabolu argues that Apu is a problematic representation that has contributed to the [[marginalization]] and [[misrepresentation]] of South Asians in the [[United States]].<br />
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==Content==<br />
The documentary features interviews with several prominent [[South Asian American]]s, including actors, comedians, and academics, who discuss their experiences with the character and its impact on their lives. The film also delves into the broader issues of [[representation]] and [[diversity]] in [[Hollywood]] and the [[media]].<br />
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==Reception==<br />
''The Problem with Apu'' received positive reviews for its insightful and thought-provoking examination of [[racial stereotypes]] in [[popular culture]]. The film sparked a broader conversation about [[representation]] in the [[media]] and led to discussions about the future of the character [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]] on ''[[The Simpsons]]''.<br />
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==Impact==<br />
Following the release of the documentary, [[Hank Azaria]] announced that he would no longer voice the character [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], acknowledging the concerns raised by the film. This decision was part of a larger movement within the [[entertainment industry]] to address issues of [[racial representation]] and [[cultural sensitivity]].<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Hari Kondabolu]]<br />
* [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]]<br />
* [[The Simpsons]]<br />
* [[Stereotype]]<br />
* [[Representation in media]]<br />
* [[South Asian Americans]]<br />
* [[Hollywood]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:2017 films]]<br />
[[Category:Documentary films]]<br />
[[Category:American films]]<br />
[[Category:Films about race and ethnicity]]<br />
[[Category:Media and race]]<br />
[[Category:The Simpsons]]<br />
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