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The lift wasn't the only thing they almost dropped.

Establishing Shot with Cinematographer Jeff Jur (2021)

Nostalgia baitFilm school pornQuick hit

Overview

Documentary

New insights into the filming of the film Dirty Dancing.

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Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Jur breaks down how they made a low-budget film look lush.

Practical Effects

Lake scenes shot in a freezing October — no wetsuits.

Best for:Streaming: Between full movies when you want a palate cleanser.·Rewatch: After your annual Dirty Dancing rewatch, obviously.
ReleasedApr 27, 2021
Runtime13m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Off the Cliff Productions
Lions Gate Films

Top Cast

Jeffrey Jur

Jeffrey Jur

Self

Cliff Stephenson

Cliff Stephenson

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The famous lake scene was shot in October; Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey were genuinely freezing with no wetsuit protection.

Insight

Jur reveals they strategically placed lights to make the Catskills look warmer than reality — essentially faking summer romance in fall.

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