This funny and touching film will strike a chord with everyone in a globalised and changing world where disappearing jobs, arbitrary outsourcing and resulting culture clashes are becoming the norm.

Todd Anderson (Josh Hamilton) learns that his Seattle office plans to outsource its work to a call centre in India and he has been chosen to train the telemarketing staff in the fine art of speaking ‘American' and selling a range of all-American knick-knacks.

A stranger in a strange land, Todd's openness and vulnerability make for a steep learning curve as he labours to teach his charges the finer points of selling kitsch Americana like Wisconsin cheese hats, miniature flags and hot doggy toasters.

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•  Joondalup Pines

  Mon 3–Sun 16 Dec, 8.30pm

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  Joondalup Pines

  Address: Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Drive, Joondalup

  Phone: 6304 5888

  Joondalup Pines is the only premier outdoor cinema north of Perth, situated in the heart of Joondalup on the Edith Cowan University campus.

  Its lakeside setting and BBQ facilities make this absolutely ideal for catching up with friends for a picnic and chat before the film starts at 8.30pm.
  
  The Pines' new caterers, the Butty Bar, has coffee, snacks, ice-creams and drinks available nightly from 7pm, with a variety of delicious hot and cold food on offer Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Gourmet hampers (available Thursdays to Saturdays) can be ordered in advance at thebuttybar@aapt.net.au or 9301 4800 before 2.30pm (Monday to Friday).
  
  INFO: 6304 5888
  From 7.30pm nightly: 0407 420 503
  
  Parking available at the university, follow on campus signage for availabe car parks.
  
  Door sales from 7.30pm nightly.
  Patrons are welcome to picnic lakeside from 6.30pm but must be seated by 8.15pm.
  Screenings cancelled if raining.

   Somerville

  Mon 17–Sun 23 Dec, 8.30pm

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  Somerville

  Address: University of Western Australia, Stirling Hwy, Crawley

  Phone: (08) 6488 1732

  Savour 132 fabulous nights of the best world cinema under the stars at the magnificent picture garden, the Somerville Auditorium. Direct from international festivals, all the films are first release abd exclusive to the Perth Festival. What better way to spend an evening than picnicking with friends before the sun sets and the silver screen lights up?
  
  Bring a picnic or select from the mouthwatering summer foods available at the Somerville from Picasso's, one of Perth's finest caterers. Dishes include appetisers, more substantial meals and desserts, or pre-order a gourmet hamper at picassos.com.au or 9328 1611 (minimum of 3 days' prior notice). Gift vouchers are available for all hampers and meals.
  
  INFO: 6488 1732
  From 6.30pm nightly: 0410 699 075
  Lost property: 6488 2691
  
  Parking available around the university, entrance at the Winthrop Ave and Stirling Hwy intersection.
  
  Door sales from 6.30pm nightly.
  Picnickers are welcome from 6.30pm but must be seated by 8.15pm.
  Screenings cancelled if raining.

  
  

  Patrons are welcome to picnic lakeside from 6.30pm

• Price

  • Standard 10 Ticket Pack $108
  • Friends 10 Ticket Pack $105
  • 6 Ticket Pack $69
  • Lotto Players 6 Ticket Pack $66
  • Standard $14
  • Friends $11.5
  • Concession $10

• Festival Info

  6488 5555

• Other Info

  Short Film screening first (Somerville only)
  Bollywood Dreaming . Australia . 7min . G
  
  Jedda Rae Hill is a 16 year old Aboriginal Afro American girl who skates and who dreams of one day going to Bollywood to star in a Bollywood movie. Her world is a mixture of real time and fantasy but how will she make her dreams come true?
  
  WRITER Mitch Torres DIRECTOR Cornel Ozies PRODUCER Dot West