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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.
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How long is Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt?
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt?
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt was directed by Peter Davis and released in 1986.
What genre is Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt?
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt is a Documentary film (1986).
Who stars in Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt?
The cast of Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt includes Joseph Wiseman.
What is the TMDB rating for Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt?
Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
