ARC OUT LOUD: POLYESTER - SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF

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AUSTRALIANS & HOLLYWOOD

Sat 26 Nov from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG + Q&A

ARC OUT LOUD: POLYESTER - SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF

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Fri 25 Nov 8:00 PM

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86 Mins

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1981 | DCP | US| D: John Waters

In John Waters’ Divine tribute to the Hollywood ‘woman’s picture’, a frustrated housewife, Francine Fishpaw (Divine), tries to maintain her sanity while taking care of her dysfunctional household.

Elmer (David Samson), her husband and the owner of an adult theatre, is sleeping with his secretary. Francine’s delinquent son Dexter (Ken King) and pregnant teen daughter Lulu (Mary Garlington) aren't helping matters any. But then Francine meets the dashing Todd Tomorrow (Tab Hunter), owner of a theatre specializing in art films. With her life spiralling out of control, can Francine overcome tragedy, reunite her family and find true love?

Francine has a keen sense of smell and odours play an important role in Polyester. For its original release, John Waters designed Odorama – a new version of ‘scratch 'n’ sniff'.

For this screening, we’ve created our own special scratch ‘n’ sniff cards which we’ll distribute to the audience. Each card has spots numbered 1 through 10. When the corresponding number flashes on the screen, scratch the appropriate spot and join in the olfactory fun of this uniquely scent-sational experience!

‘A rancidly hilarious slice of Americana’ – Newsweek (1981)

‘Polyester isn’t quite up to the low standards of Pink Flamingos, but it’s still a worthy effort by Waters' – Los Angeles Times

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1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.