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Event Series Event Series: HJFF: The Catskills

Houston Jewish Film Festival: The Catskils

Documentary | Directed by Lex Gillespie | 2024 | USA | English | 86 minutes | Kaplan Theatre 

Director Lex Gillespie in attendance for both screenings 

Overflowing with nostalgic archival footage, this delightful documentary chronicles the rise, heyday and eventual decline of the so-called Borscht Belt—the storied mountain region north of New York City that served for decades as a getaway for Jewish families and inspired films such as Dirty Dancing. From troves of mid-century home movies to interviews with famous comedians sharing their memories, Lex Gillespie’s documentary pays homage to these many resorts and bungalow colonies and their contributions to the cultural fabric of Jewish-American life.

Community Partners: Houston Yiddish Vinkel, United Orthodox Synagogues 

Event Details

Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:30 pm

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Date:
Wednesday, March 26
Time:
7:30 pm
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Organizer

Guy Cohen
Email:
gcohen@erjcchouston.org

Venue

Kaplan Theatre @ the J
5601 S. Braeswood
Houston, TX 77096
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Phone:
7137293200