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A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot Movie Premiere

Sun, Nov 10

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The nOURish Center

A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot Movie Premiere
A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot Movie Premiere

Time & Location

Nov 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The nOURish Center, 2200 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA

About the event

An inspiring new documentary, A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot, will premiere at the United Congregational Church of Bridgeport, located at 2200 North Ave., Bridgeport, CT, on November 10, 2024 at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.


Tickets will be available at the door and can be purchased online at: BloodrootDocumentary.simpletix.com


The 80-minute film, directed by filmmaker Annie Laurie Medonis, chronicles the extraordinary journey of Bloodroot, a historic feminist vegan restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport, CT, founded 47 years ago, and the pioneering women who built it. 


For the past four years, Medonis has documented the lives of Bloodroot's founders, Selma Miriam (89) and Noel Furie (79), whose identities as lesbian, vegan feminists have shaped the ethos and legacy of their iconic establishment. 


Together, they created a safe, inclusive space for women and others seeking an escape from patriarchal norms.


Founded in 1977, Bloodroot is more than just a restaurant; it is…


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