I watched this Apu character study that explores the argument over his depiction as being racist toward Indians, i have to say i think it makes some pretty good observations for why he isn't or shouldn't be viewed as such. That being said i haven't seen the documentary "The Problem About Apu" yet and i still can't say for sure one way or another because I am not Indian and have not experienced being misrepresented, teased, mocked or bullied because of a cartoon character.