The Shvitz
The vanishing culture of the American bathhouse is examined in this cheeky documentary. Featuring interviews with old-timers who recall the history of 'shvitzing' (Yiddish for 'sweating') in the spa with their friends and neighbours, and delightfully informal footage of folks enjoying a good steam in the few old-fashioned bathhouses still remaining, the film captures the pleasures of a disappearing Eastern European tradition.
Year: 1993
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos
Country: USA
Director: Jonathan Berman
Duration: 88 Minutes
Rating: Ex
8.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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