American Cinema Evenings
20th American Cinema Evening
January 18, 2013
On January 18, PA American Center Korea hosted a film discussion on U.S. presidential politics with 50 students from 19 local universities as part of the monthly film discussion program, American Cinema Evenings (ACE).
Date: January 18, 2013
Moderator:
Borchien Lai, Jeremy Thompson, U.S. Embassy Diplomats
Christy Thompson, Laura Martinez, U.S. Embassy Seoul
Film Title: Dave
Film Synopsis: Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place.