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The Story of Cleveland’s Iconic Deli
Corky and Lenny’s, a beloved restaurant in Cleveland for 67 years, unfortunately closed its doors last year. Founded in 1956 by Sanford “Corky” Kurland and Lenny Kaden, the deli served Eastern European and American dishes, including towering corned beef sandwiches, giant pickles, and matzo ball soup. It was more than just a restaurant. Corky and Lenny’s became a regional institution where families dined, relationships were formed, and entrepreneurs made deals. The restaurant was frequented by celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, Sammy Davis Jr., Chubby Checker, Milton Berle and David Letterman.
However, the economic downturn caused by the pandemic contributed to the closure of this community staple.
We’ll look back at this iconic Jewish deli, share customers’ memorable stories, and spotlight owners Kenny, Amanda, and the iconic Gloria Kurland. This is their story.
A Place Where People Meet To Eat: The Story of Corky and Lenny’s is produced by Ultramagnetic Films in cooperation with MadWerkz Studios and Be Right Ventures.
Produced by Branson Wright (HBO’s Women of Troy, ESPN’s 30-for-30 Believeland, Fox Sports/Bally’s King of The Block), Chris Kennedy (Fox Sports/Bally’s King of The Block, Sankofa Solving X, SoulFood), Kenny Kurland and Amanda Kurland (Owners of Corky and Lenny’s).
A Place Where People Meet To Eat: The Story of Corky and Lenny’s is Directed by Joddy Eric Matthews (Netflix’s The Devil Next Door and Sky Rojo, Fox Sports\Bally’s King of The Block) and Best Feature award winner #50Fathers.
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ULTRAMAGNETIC FILMS presents
A Place Where People Meet to Eat:
The Story of Corky and Lenny’s
A Be Right Ventures production in association with MADWERKZ FILMS
a JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS film
starring KENNY KURLAND, AMANDA KURLAND and GLORIA KURLAND
music by BILL Z story by JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS produced by BRANSON WRIGHT and CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY executive producer KENNY KURLAND, AMANDA KURLAND and JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS directed by JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS.
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