NY EVENT: "Office Tigers" outsourcing documentary

From: Thom Powers
India-based documentary comes to Stranger Than Fiction

@ IFC Center TUES, MAR 27 - 7:30 pm: OFFICE TIGERS Q&A with director Liz Mermin Order tickets The director of Beauty Academy of Kabul examines another comic situation of east meets west, this time at the high-end outsourcing firm in India. The company Office Tiger was profiled in a memorable New Yorker article and later gave Mermin full access.  Rarely do we get such a candid look inside a coporation. The American bosses bring a Dale Carnegie style management approach that plays out like a non-fiction version of "The Office." The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Mermin is currently shooting a new documentary in Bombay, going behind the scenes of a Bollywood film. She's taking a break from her schedule to make this New York appearance. WHERE: IFC CENTER 323 Sixth Ave @ 3rd St Subways: Take A, B, C, D, E, F or V to W. 4th St./Washington Square or the 1 to Christopher St./Sheridan Square. WHAT IS STRANGER THAN FICTION?: Thom Powers hosts this series of exclusive screenings for documentary film lovers. Each week, he presents a sneak preview, lost gem or special event, including discussions with filmmakers and special guests. Afterwards,the conversation continues in the IFC bar.