“Jewish camp is the kind of thing where you know it if you see it,” writer Lana Schwartz mused in 2021. “And I knew as soon as I saw the 2001 movie ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ that they had captured the very essence of Jewish sleepaway camp.”
ICYMI, this year Hey Alma has dedicated an entire week to the unique experience that is Jewish sleepaway camp. Whether you’re a camp lifer or have never been, we want to celebrate with you! So…
Join Hey Alma, your favorite feminist Jewish culture site, for a screening of “Wet Hot American Summer.” The screening will be held at Caveat NYC (21A Clinton Street, Manhattan) on August 20 at 7 p.m ET. You must be 21+ to attend.
If you’ve never seen the movie before, here’s the synopsis via Rotten Tomatoes:
Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, “Wet Hot American Summer” follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and of course, the talent show, all weigh heavily on the minds and groins of counselors and campers alike.
Not only will you get to watch this cult classic, you’ll meet fellow Hey Alma camp kids (or folks who just appreciate a perfect camp comedy) who love talking about Paul Rudd, teenage shenanigans and Jewish pop culture. Plus we’ll have a craft station where you can make friendship bracelets, and drinks and popcorn will be available at the bar!
