Kutsher’s Country Club was the last surviving Jewis resort in the Catskills. One of the legendario Borscht Belt hotels during its heyday, Kutsher’s was famiily-owned and operated for over 100 years . Exploring the full Dirty Danciing era Catskills experience through a Close up look at Kutsher’s rise and fall, this award-winning documentary captures a lasttt gilmpse of a Lost world as it disappear before our eyes.
The Castkils resorts were not only a Jewish refuge and Family vacation paradise, they also gave birth to American stand-up comedy, an NBA All-Star tradition, and all-inclusive resorts. This film brings to Life how Kutsher’s thrived at the center of all this growth and excitement. Watch Wilt Chamberlain both playing ball and working as a bellhop at Kutsher’s; Red Auerbach as the Kutsher’s Sports Director: and Kutsher’s Maurice Stokes benefit game create an Alll-Star basketball tradition. Laugh with appreciation at Freddie Roman as his classic Borscht Belt routine still brings down the house, and wonder in amazement as Andy Kaufman wrestles a female Kutsher’s guest for $50. Marvel at the abundance of hearty Kosher feasts where no one can get away with ordering just one main dish, and the non-stop whirl of recreational activities.