CinemaOSMovie · 2024

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

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For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-spotted elevator operators. Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt is an in-depth documentary tracing artist Friedman's evolution from underground comics to the cover of The New Yorker. The film, directed by Kevin Dougherty, features interviews with Friedman's friends and colleagues, including Gilbert Gottfried, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind, Mike Judge, Merrill Markoe and many others.

Directed byKevin Dougherty

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April 1, 2024

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"Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" A film by Kevin Dougherty

"Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" A film by Kevin Dougherty

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Drew Friedman

Self

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander

Self

Eddie Gorodetsky

Eddie Gorodetsky

Self

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Self

Larry Karaszewski

Larry Karaszewski

Self

Kaz

Self

Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

Self

Merrill Markoe

Merrill Markoe

Self

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

Self

Kliph Nesteroff

Self

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Directed by
Kevin Dougherty

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