By the Roots

By the Roots

2026•1h 51m

Drama

Madison Young, a queer gallerist and sexual revolutionary, returns to Southern Ohio to confront her past, conservative family, and emotional landmines with her partner James.

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Production

Capsaicinco, Boycott Entertainment, Bay Bridge Productions Inc., Empress in Lavender Media

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Emily Robinson

Emily Robinson

Madison Young

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Barb Heisler

Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho

Janine Sorrel

Brant Daugherty

Brant Daugherty

James Mogul

Casey Calvert

Casey Calvert

Christa

Jiz Lee

Jiz Lee

Gauge

Lea Robinson

Frankie

Josephine Chiang

Josephine Chiang

Blake

Rose McAvoy

Carrie

Jenna Harwood

Amanda

Wyatt Denny

Wyatt Denny

Uncle Fred

David Kubicka

Richard

Nessa Dougherty

Nessa Dougherty

Young Tina

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