Borscht Belt Film Fest: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? JOSH MOSTEL ON ACTING, COMEDY & THE MOSTEL LEGACY

Doors open at 9 AM; coffee is available for purchase.

Josh Mostel joins moderator Isaac Zablocki to talk about growing up as the son of Zero Mostel, one of the great comic actors of the American stage and screen, and about the Borscht Belt humor that shaped both of their careers. Zero, a three-time Tony Award winner, became a Broadway icon through A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Fiddler on the Roof.

Josh will reflect on acting, comedy, and what it means to carry a legendary name. He will also discuss his role as Saul in Bad Shabbos, screening Saturday, November 8 at 7 PM.

About Josh Mostel: Josh Mostel is an American actor with more than fifty years of film, television, and Broadway credits. Born in New York City, he began as a boy soprano at the Metropolitan Opera and graduated from Brandeis University. He made his Broadway debut in 1971 in Unlikely Heroes and soon drew wide attention as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar. His film credits include Harry and Tonto, Sophie's Choice, Radio Days, The Money Pit, Wall Street, City Slickers, Rounders, Billy Madison, and Big Daddy. He also starred as Blotto Blutarsky in the television series Delta House.

Isaac Zablocki is the Director of Film Programs at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and a film historian.