Roll out the red carpet for nostalgia at the First Annual Borscht Belt Film Fest, bringing a weekend of iconic films and talks to Ellenville’s Shadowland Stages. This three-day event celebrates 75 years of Borscht Belt culture with screenings, including Ang Lee’s Taking Woodstock, a comedic glimpse into Woodstock’s Borscht Belt roots, followed by a discussion with Lee and production designer David Gropman. Festival highlights include The Catskills, a documentary kicking off the fest with rare stories from former resort workers, and the 1950 Yiddish-American musical Catskills Honeymoon, which showcases vaudeville comedy and music. Additionally, a film shorts competition invites new voices to celebrate this rich cultural legacy.
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