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Grapple the juicy mangoes of community as we deliver a one two punch of love and justice. Enter the ring with Monkey Man this week.

Check out the video version of our Dev Patel interview.

Trigger warning: Monkey Man addresses sexual assault, violence of women and this review mentions the Nirbhaya case and domestive violence including the practice known as Bride Burning. Resources below.

INDIA

National Commission for Women (includes national helpline and shelter info):
http://www.ncw.nic.in/helplines
AUS
1800 RESPECT
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexual-assault-and-abuse-helplines
UK
https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
US
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
(800) 656-HOPE
WWW.RAINN.ORG
Articles referenced:
https://slate.com/culture/2024/04/monkey-man-movie-dev-patel-india-hindu-nationalism-hindutva-religion-politics.html
https://www.ign.com/articles/monkey-man-review

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Chapters

1. Welcome to the FOIA Reference Podcast: A Deep Dive into Monkey Man (00:00:00)

2. First Impressions and General Stats of Monkey Man (00:01:06)

3. Exploring Themes and Cast Impressions (00:01:41)

4. Special Screening Insights and Political Tensions in Monkey Man (00:03:30)

5. The Impact of Color Changes and Political Messaging (00:04:28)

6. Personal Connections and Emotional Responses to the Film (00:06:12)

7. Storytelling, Character Development, and Cultural Perspectives (00:13:26)

8. Comparing Storytelling Techniques and Themes with The White Tiger (00:16:54)

9. The Importance of Linear Storytelling and Character Names (00:18:57)

10. Unraveling the Plot Twists and Character Dynamics (00:21:17)

11. Exploring Themes of Identity and Conflict (00:22:08)

12. Directorial Debut: Dev Patel's Vision and Execution (00:22:55)

13. The Horniness of Cinema: A Quirky Analysis (00:23:51)

14. Fan Reactions and the Dev Patel Phenomenon (00:24:21)

15. Addressing Violence and Its Impact (00:25:12)

16. The Soundtrack: A Missed Opportunity for Cultural Representation (00:25:53)

17. Debating Dev Patel as the Next James Bond (00:27:01)

18. Brutal Action and Emotional Violence (00:28:35)

19. Women's Representation and Violence Against Women (00:32:23)

20. Religion, Politics, and Social Commentary (00:38:30)

21. Celebrating Diversity: The Third Community (00:39:51)

22. Concluding Thoughts and Future Storytelling (00:42:05)