THE DELLS observes the clash between fantasy and reality faced by international student workers newly arrived in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin - the self-described "Waterpark Capital of the World." Coming from countries like Turkey, Romania, Jamaica, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic, these students land in the American Midwest via the State Department's Summer Work Travel program. Issued temporary J-1 visas, they work low-paying jobs as lifeguards, housekeepers, and servers, living in dormitories tucked behind a glut of tourist attractions.The film follows the rhythms of an ensemble cast of "J-1s" as they work, party, and cruise around town in taxis. Students weather the myriad headaches of making ends meet in the US - car troubles, job losses, long work hours - thanks to their friendships and youthful optimism. We see their hopes for a summer of American luck and prosperity rub up against their actual experiences, which are by turns disappointing, funny, and transcendent.

GENRE: Documentary
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 1h 12m
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 1969
STARRING:
DIRECTOR(S): Nellie Kluz
PRODUCER(S): Sara Archambault, Jess Pinkham
WRITER(S): Nellie Kluz
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