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The new documentary 'The Gas Station Attendant' is Karla Murthy’s effort to understand her father, H.N. Shantha Murthy, an immigrant from India.
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Who
Karla Murthy, H.N. Shantha Murthy
What
The new documentary 'The Gas Station Attendant' is Karla Murthy’s effort to understand her father, H.N. Shantha Murthy, an immigrant from India.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:30 GMT · 3h 23m ago
Where
India, United States ·
Why
Murthy made the film to better understand her father's life story and its connection to her own identity and what it means to be an immigrant in America.
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This biographical documentary explores themes of immigration and family identity from a personal perspective, potentially resonating with global audiences encountering similar family dynamics and cultural integration challenges.
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2 events in this thread- Culture & Industry3h 23m agoThe new documentary “The Gas Station Attendant” by Karla Murthy, explores her father H.N. Shantha Murthy’s life story, focusing on his immigration from India to the United States and the impact on their family.Open article
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