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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.
Screening as part of a special event and panel, details can be found HERE. After the screening + conversation, we will walk to the Times Picayune Avenue Gallery for a reception celebrating the film. All attendees of the film + conversation are welcome!
- Year2025
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAmar Shah, Rahul Rohatgi
- ProducerMilan Chakraborty, Sanjay Sharma
- CinematographerNathan Weyland
- EditorAlexander Wolfe
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.
Screening as part of a special event and panel, details can be found HERE. After the screening + conversation, we will walk to the Times Picayune Avenue Gallery for a reception celebrating the film. All attendees of the film + conversation are welcome!
- Year2025
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAmar Shah, Rahul Rohatgi
- ProducerMilan Chakraborty, Sanjay Sharma
- CinematographerNathan Weyland
- EditorAlexander Wolfe
