Mini Ep #120: "Borscht Belt Memories" with Marisa Scheinfeld
Jul 13, 2017•38 min
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Summary
Marisa Scheinfeld joins Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre to discuss her book, "The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacation Land." She explains how the region emerged due to anti-Semitism and became a significant cultural hub, influencing American entertainment. The conversation explores its heyday, the multifaceted reasons for its decline—from the Anti-Discrimination Act to changing social tastes—and the haunting beauty captured in her re-photography, which documents the decay while celebrating its rich past.Episode description
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