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The Problem with Apu

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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.

DirectorMichael Melamedoff
WriterHari Kondabolu
ProducersHari Kondabolu·Michael Melamedoff

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Cast · Directed by Michael Melamedoff

HKHari Kondabolu
Hari Kondabolu
Self
KPKal Penn
Kal Penn
Self
HMHasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj
Self
AMAasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Self
UAUtkarsh Ambudkar
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Self
AAAziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari
Self
DGDana Gould
Dana Gould
Self
WBW. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell
Self
NDNoureen DeWulf
Noureen DeWulf
Self
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
ANAparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla
Self
SSSheetal Sheth
Sheetal Sheth
Self

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