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Doc “The Gas Station Attendant” Debuts, Portrays Immigrant Struggle

6/12/2026

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Director Karla Murthy released the documentary “The Gas Station Attendant,” now playing in theaters.
The film recounts H.N. Shantha Murthy’s journey from an Indian village to the United States after his business failed, leading him to work part-time as a gas-station attendant to support his family.
Karla Murthy blends home video, archival clips, phone calls, family photos and road-trip footage with narration, inviting audiences to consider immigrant identity in America.

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Story summary

Director Karla Murthy released the documentary “The Gas Station Attendant,” now playing in theaters.
The film recounts H.N. Shantha Murthy’s journey from an Indian village to the United States after his business failed, leading him to work part-time as a gas-station attendant to support his family.
Karla Murthy blends home video, archival clips, phone calls, family photos and road-trip footage with narration, inviting audiences to consider immigrant identity in America.