Documentary Screening of A Culinary Uprising Oct. 4

Documentary Film A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot Premieres At The Rosendale Theatre

Rosendale, NY – The public is invited to a documentary film screening of, A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot, on October 4, 2025 at 4:00PM at the Rosendale Theatre 408 Main St, Rosendale, NY.

This premiere will be the closing night of the “The Work Around the Work” hosted by Women’s Studio Workshop will have it’s opening reception October 3, 6-8 PM at 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, NY. A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot is an 82-minute film, directed by filmmaker Annie Laurie Medonis, chronicling the extraordinary Bloodroot, a historic feminist vegan restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport, CT, and the pioneering women who built it.

Medonis 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. Founded in 1977, Bloodroot is more than just a restaurant; it is a cultural and political hub for feminist activism, LGBTQ+ visibility, and community building.

Director Annie Laurie Medonis is available for interviews to discuss the making of the film and the legacy of Bloodroot.

● Admission: $15.00 General Admission/$12.00 Members

● https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/movies/a-culinary-uprising-the-story-of-bloodroot/

● Trailer: https://youtu.be/1DonolhNyvs