Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt
1986
⭐9.0(1 votes)
1h 21m
Documentary
Overview
At its peak, one million New York Jews spent their summers in the Borscht Belt, the birthplace of Jewish-American iconoclastic humor. This film shows how these Catskills communities were run by women, and how class divisions were reflected in the resort hotels: upwardly-mobile hotel guests were entertained by a who's-who of talent, while in the bungalows, do-it-yourself burlesque and vaudeville reigned among the blue-collar families. This film is happy, humane, ironic, and, finally, bittersweet, as we see that today's Jews no longer share the tastes or aspirations of their parents.
About Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt (1986) is a Documentary film that follows at its peak, one million New York Jews spent their summers in the Borscht Belt, the birthplace of Jewish-American iconoclastic humor. This film shows how these Catskills communities were run by women, and how class divisions were reflected in the resort hotels: upwardly-mobile hotel guests were entertained by a who's-who of talent, while in the bungalows, do-it-yourself burlesque and vaudeville reigned among the blue-collar families. This film is happy, humane, ironic, and, finally, bittersweet, as we see that today's Jews no longer share the tastes or aspirations of their parents. Currently, you can watch Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt on Chai Flicks. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
