The Problem with Apu

The documentary is so much more nuanced and thoughtful than the (social media) conversation about this topic has been. This documentary isn't anti-Simpsons, it uses Apu as a device to talk about being an invisible minority and not having the power to control how you are represented in the media. Hari and several other Indian American personalities talk about their personal experiences, and their complicated relationship with the stereotyping of their culture. Far from a bunch of angry SJW snowflakes hurling insults, you'll find intelligent people having a raw, authentic but kind & thoughtful conversation as they grapple with the complicated society they were born into. Definitely worth a watch!

An important and nuanced take on something that a lot of White America still isn't ready to discuss. So glad this was made! If you're making people still clinging on to White Supremacy upset then you're probably doing something right.

The show's about an Indian dude being mad and upset at a cartoon Indian being voiced by a white guy. I just saved you from wasting 51 minutes, you're welcome.