THE PATEL MOTEL STORY
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Official Selection — 2025 Tribeca Festival
About the Film: The Patel Motel Story reveals how South Asian immigrants, led by one undocumented man’s journey from Gujarat, built a hotel empire—transforming American hospitality through resilience, identity, and belonging.
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Upcoming Screenings:
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September
International South Asian Film Festival of Canada
Vancouver, BC
Sunday, September 28, 2025
3:30 PM PT
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October
South Asian Film Festival of Orlando
Orlando, FL
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1:45 PM ET
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Tasveer South Asian Film Festival
Seattle, WA
Saturday, October 11, 2025
2:30 PM PT
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3rd i Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time TBA
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New Orleans Film Festival
New Orleans, LA
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time TBA
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"Have you ever noticed that every motel you've ever stayed at are all owned by Indian people? Look at the name tag, "Patel." They're all from one part of India, and they're all related."
Hasan Minhaj, Comedian
Share your story
Seeking Patel Stories: Share your firsthand experiences and connections to the Patel Motel Story.
Be a part of our documentary and help us chronicle the extraordinary journey of the Patels and their profound impact on the hospitality industry.