Aziz Ansari - Right Now!

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. 

Uncomfortable conversations are necessary. 

Talk to one another.