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-helplinesUK
https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/

US

National Sexual Assault Hotline:
(800) 656-HOPE
WWW.RAINN.ORG

Summary

In this episode, the hosts review the film Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel. They discuss various themes in the film, including the portrayal of India, the violence against women, religion and politics, and the representation of the third gender. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the film’s trailer and the change in coloring. The hosts appreciate the ambition and technical aspects of the film, but also critique the storytelling and character development. Overall, they find the film to be powerful and thought-provoking.

Takeaways

Monkey Man tackles various themes, including the portrayal of India, violence against women, religion, and politics.
The film is ambitious and technically well-executed, but the storytelling and character development could have been stronger.
The controversy surrounding the film’s trailer and the change in coloring is discussed, highlighting the importance of accurate representation.
The portrayal of the third gender in the film is praised for its positive representation and empowerment.
The film addresses important social issues and serves as a platform for dialogue and change.

Sound Bites

“Show me your whole clit.”
“The violence hits hard, but it will be the scars of systemic struggle that is the lasting pain.”
“Dev Patel’s character didn’t even want to fight for himself. What am I supposed to do in that instance?”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
08:05 The Changing Messaging and Color Symbolism
12:59 The Disparities of India and Western Perspectives
25:36 The Brutality and Violence in Monkey Man
29:36 The Role of Women in the Film
33:03 The Action and Violence in Monkey Man
36:59 Religion and Politics in the Film
46:50 The Representation of the Third Gender
51:06 Closing Thoughts and Outro