In the scorching heat of the last traditional US steam baths, an eclectic community of individuals from diverse backgrounds converges, forming a unique and fascinating voice. From gamblers to masseuses, poets to rabbis, their contrasting perspectives converge to reflect on the evolution of city life, tackling themes of ethnicity, nostalgia, sexuality, spirituality, and ritual.
The Shvitz
A community thrives in the last remaining traditional steam baths in the United States, where people from all walks of life come together in the midst of sweltering heat.
