The CATSKILLS, A film by Lex Gillespie

With a trove of lost-and-found archival footage and a cast of characters endowed with the gift of gab, The Catskills journeys into the storied mountain getaway north of New York City that served as a refuge for Jewish immigrants fleeing poverty as well as a lavish playground for affluent Jewish families. As bungalow colony proprietors, guests, waiters, comedians, hoteliers, and beauticians share colorful tales of Catskill farms, boarding houses, and luxury resorts, they paint a picture of vibrant American Jewish life and culture in the 20th century.

Join us for a film & fork experience featuring food by New Orleans JCC Chef Jeff McLennan. Presented by Cathy and Morris Bart, this event is a part of the Jewish Cultural Arts Series which celebrates Jewish creators and is free and open to the community.

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