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'Meet the Patels' asks just how effective can an arranged marriage be?
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Sep 14, 2015
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'Meet the Patels' asks just how effective can an arranged marriage be?
In 'Meet the Patels.' Ravi Patel explores what it's like to try out an arranged marriage after looking for love in the modern dating scene.
The trailer for "Meet the Patels."
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In 'Meet the Patels.' Ravi Patel explores what it's like to try out an arranged marriage after looking for love in the modern dating scene.

The documentary "Meet the Patels" tells the story of a young actor, living in L.A. named Ravi Patel and it was made by him and his older sister Geeta. Their parents are from India and before they were married, they had only spent all of 10 minutes together.

Ravi Patel has his doubts about India's system of arranged marriages, but his dad insists its the way to go. He eventually decides to give traditional matchmaking a shot, which is documented in the film. It's an exploration of in love, identity and what it means to be a Patel.

Geeta and Ravi Patel joined Alex Cohen to talk about what it's like to go from modern dating to something much more traditional.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above