Scouts Are Cancelled
“Givver Jimmie Givver!”
2007•1h 12m•Released
Documentary
Director John Scott crafts this look at the curious life of his longtime friend John Stiles — an aspiring writer and former telephone marketer whose midlife meltdown worked wonders for his career. Stiles was down on his luck working as a telemarketer in Toronto when, one day, he threw out his pre-written script and began speaking to customers in curious character voices inspired by his upbringing in Nova Scotia. That month, Stiles made the most sales of any employee and earned a free DVD player for his efforts. In the following years, Stiles threw caution to the wind, venturing out to local open mic nights — where he developed a substantial cult following — and later publishing a pair of books with Insomniac press.
Director
John D. Scott
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Magpie Productions Ltd.
Cast
John Stiles
Self
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