Meet the Patels

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Meet the Patels

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Released Sep 11, 2015

1h 28m

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Comedy

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Filmmaker Geeta V. Patel follows her brother, Indian-American actor Ravi V. Patel, as he embarks on a quest to find a wife and make his family happy.

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Meet the Patels works on multiple levels, offering an affably entertaining documentary about one man looking for love while posing thoughtful questions about cultural assimilation and modern romance.

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Deborah Ross

Daily Mail (UK)

[Meet the Patels] bills itself as 'a reallife romantic comedy' and it's a scream and also moving and fascinating and an absolute delight.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 31, 2017

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's an authentic look at the sociology of dating that we just don't talk about enough -- especially among marginalized cultures. And that's something to champion in and of itself.

Rated: B

Mar 21, 2017

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

This highly personal and lighthearted documentary gives some social context but never dives deep on the potentially devastating cultural divide it is exploring.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 16, 2015

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Cinema by way of the diary. ... confessions and discoveries unfold before the lens.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2021

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Meet the Patels, at its best, profoundly depicts generational difference not as rebellion but instead pinpoints the bittersweet feeling of surprise when you realize you don't want the same things you were led to believe you did.

Jan 15, 2021

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Indian culture explored in romcom/documentary blend.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 4, 2020

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yash b

"Meet the Patels" is a sharp and funny documentary with plenty of well-made talking points. I found this movie relatable at times but it also provided insights into a lot of things I didn't know about. Sometimes the movie becomes a bit too uncomfortable to enjoy but for the most part, I laughed and was entertained. It is a documentary definitely geared toward Indian Americans like myself, but I think most people can find some enjoyment in it. Overall, I am glad this documentary came on my radar and I recommend checking it out.

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03/31/23

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Meet the Patels is a charming documentary that is in the same vein as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which I love. The thing I love most is that it has a lot more personality than some documentaries, including the cartoon segments, and the fact that camera work is incredibly amateurish. The camerawork makes the film seem more authentic and relatable though, it doesn't give off an expensive or pretentious feel, it's cheap just like the Patel (a constant joke throughout the film). The film also gets you rooting for a particular love interest, which makes it even more thrilling considering this is actually happening. I also love the insights into Indian culture and the sheer pressure to get married and have kids, which every culture has but not to the extent that Indian culture has. What could I say other than Meet the Patels is a charming, funny, and fresh documentary? Score: A

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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It hurts how true the movie is for us 😭 Great movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Thoroughly enjoyed Meet the Patels. It's great to see a loving family, with similar relationships, dynamics, experiences to our own family; SO well done! The documentary format, interspersed with the animated sibling conversations, peppered with humor and love is terrific.

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02/03/23

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what a fabulous documentary, funny and engaging!

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02/14/23

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Romantic & funny, smart & clever, Meet the Patels is all you need to make a blah day rich, vibrant, fun & well worth living!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Geeta Patel

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Ravi Patel

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Ravi Patel

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Janet Fries Eckholm

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Geeta Patel

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Geralyn White Dreyfous

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Geeta V. Patel follows her brother, Indian-American actor Ravi V. Patel, as he embarks on a quest to find a wife and make his family happy.

Director: Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel
Producer: Janet Fries Eckholm, Geeta Patel
Distributor: Alchemy
Production Co: Impact Partners, Four in a Billion Pictures, Chicken And Egg Pictures, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Whitewater Films
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Incidental Smoking|Brief Suggestive Images)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.7M
Runtime: 1h 28m

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