Screening of "Meet the Patels"

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Join us for a free screening of Meet the Patels, Saturday, December 4 at 7:00pm at Paramount Center for the Arts, 518 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620 Presented by Independent Lens | PBS and East Tennessee PBS in partnership with the Regional Indian-American Community Center (RIACC) present: "Ravi Patel is almost 30, an actor, and, worst of all to his traditional Hindu parents, still unmarried. After he breaks up with his white girlfriend, Ravi submits to his parents' wishes and allows them to play matchmaker. The true-life romantic comedy Meet the Patels explores the influences of culture and identity on the most intense, personal, and important part of one's life — love." Screening is free and open to the public, followed by a town-hall style discussion. Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on the PBS series Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics to family and relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. Paramount Center for the Arts: http://www.paramountbristol.org/ Meet the Patels Trailer: https://youtu.be/4c51aFAaNk4 Indie Lens Pop-Up: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens East Tennessee PBS: http://www.easttennesseepbs.org/home/