Self (played by Hari Kondabolu) is a protagonist in The Problem with Apu.
A colleague and television host who pushes the central subject to turn his criticism into public comedy, he insists that the material be written and performed during the first season of a television show. His challenge helps transform a private grievance into the project that becomes the documentary. Self (played by Kal Penn) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Hasan Minhaj) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Aasif Mandvi) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Aziz Ansari) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Utkarsh Ambudkar) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Whoopi Goldberg) appears in The Problem with Apu.
Self (played by Noureen DeWulf) appears in The Problem with Apu.
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Characters
Self
(played by Hari Kondabolu) — protagonist
A colleague and television host who pushes the central subject to turn his criticism into public comedy, he insists that the material be written and performed during the first season of a television s...
Self
(played by Kal Penn) — supporting
Self
(played by Hasan Minhaj) — supporting
Self
(played by Aasif Mandvi) — supporting
Self
(played by Aziz Ansari) — supporting
Self
(played by Utkarsh Ambudkar) — supporting
Self
(played by Whoopi Goldberg) — supporting
Self
(played by Noureen DeWulf) — supporting
Self
(played by Dana Gould) — supporting
Self
(played by W. Kamau Bell) — supporting
Self
(played by Aparna Nancherla) — supporting
Self
(played by Sheetal Sheth) — minor
Story Analysis
A documentary exploring the creator's journey from childhood fandom to public critique of a controversial animated character.
Plot Progression
Childhood Representation & Influence
The Stand-up Catalyst
Documentary Ambition & Rejection
Delayed Dialogue & Resolution
Directed by Michael Melamedoff
The Problem with Apu (2017) · 4.8/10 · documentary
