This Vanity Fair article describes
the professional crisis faced by Aziz Ansari in 2017, when he was accused of
sexual misconduct. Ansari was one of many brought to light during the #MeToo
movement.
Released July 9,
2019, Right Now, shows Ansari discuss his choices and the related emotions in
the aftermath of the allegations.
Rotten Tomatoes
called Right Now "funny, thought-provoking, and touching". Ansari
made the choice to discuss his almost-lost career through his craft - stand up
comedy. His choice of venue, dress, and demeanor were a departure from the
norm. In past performances, Ansari played to large, well-lit arenas and dressed
in a tuxedo. In Right Now, you will see more intimate surroundings - dimly lit,
small venue, eye contact, and engagement with the audience.
Topics in past
performances were about immigrant parents, relationships, and food. Addressed
in this performance include many controversial topics: the #MeToo Movement, his
interracial relationship, the lack of Indian role models on television, race
relations in the United States, and other pertinent social issues.
I hope viewing this film will push buttons, possibly make you laugh, and hopefully cause you to contemplate the issues we face, as a society, today.
I hope viewing this film will push buttons, possibly make you laugh, and hopefully cause you to contemplate the issues we face, as a society, today.
Uncomfortable
conversations are necessary.
Talk
to one another.
