The Gas Station Attendant (2026)
- Fri, Jun 26
Director: Karla Murthy Run Time: 80 min. Release Year: 2026
Country: United States
Language: English
About the film:
A daughter reflects on her father’s life – weaving the story of his miraculous journey from the streets of India with the realities of life in America. Using recorded phone calls with her dad while he worked nights at a gas station along with home movies past and present, this deeply personal essay film is a meditation on family, the immigrant experience, and the dreams we carry with us.
About the filmmaker:
Karla Murthy is an American documentary filmmaker, producer, and cinematographer whose deeply personal work explores immigration, family, identity, and the pursuit of the American dream. She wrote, directed, and produced The Gas Station Attendant (2025), an intimate portrait of her father’s life that premiered to acclaim at Sheffield DocFest, blending memoir with broader reflections on the immigrant experience. Murthy’s films are distinguished by their emotional honesty, observational style, and commitment to illuminating overlooked personal histories.
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