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Meet the Patels

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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) 08/31/2017
4/5
[Meet the Patels] bills itself as 'a reallife romantic comedy' and it's a scream and also moving and fascinating and an absolute delight. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 03/21/2017
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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. Go to Full Review Kate Taylor Globe and Mail 10/16/2015
2/4
This highly personal and lighthearted documentary gives some social context but never dives deep on the potentially devastating cultural divide it is exploring. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 08/20/2021
4/5
Cinema by way of the diary. ... confessions and discoveries unfold before the lens. Go to Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension 01/15/2021
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. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 12/04/2020
3/5
Indian culture explored in romcom/documentary blend. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Henry D @Henry_Domke Mar 1 Interesting idea and Ravi Patel is appealing, but it's an amateur production that went on too long. See more yash b @yashbansal 05/08/2022 "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. See more 03/20/2022 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 See more 09/27/2020 It hurts how true the movie is for us 😭 Great movie!! See more 09/25/2020 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. See more 08/25/2020 what a fabulous documentary, funny and engaging! See more Read all reviews
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Geeta Patel

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Ravi Patel

Director

Ravi Patel

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Janet Fries Eckholm

Producer

Geeta Patel

Producer

Geralyn White Dreyfous

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

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
Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Whitewater Films, Four in a Billion Pictures, Impact Partners, Chicken And Egg Pictures
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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