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The 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.

India, United States

Who
Karla Murthy, H.N. Shantha Murthy
What
The 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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:30 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
India, United States ·
Why
Karla Murthy created the documentary to better understand her Indian father’s life and in turn, her own identity, addressing broader questions about making a life in America.
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The documentary offers insights into the universal experience of children grappling with their parents' pasts and the complexities of immigrant narratives, potentially inspiring viewers to reflect on their own family histories and identities.

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    The 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.
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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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