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The Problem with Apu

4.8201749mMovieDocumentary

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

Hari Kondabolu
Hari Kondabolu
Self
Kal Penn
Kal Penn
Self
Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj
Self
Aasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Self
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Self
Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari
Self
Dana Gould
Dana Gould
Self
W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell
Self
Noureen DeWulf
Noureen DeWulf
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla
Self
Sheetal Sheth
Sheetal Sheth
Self

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