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20231h 0mPhilippines, United States of America

Food Roots

Synopsis

Both moving family history and lively culinary adventure, Food Roots charts Chicago restaurant impresario Billy Dec’s journey to rediscover his Filipino heritage. After two of his family’s elders passed away on the same day in 2018, Dec set out to locate his grandmother’s last remaining sister in the Philippines and learn the culinary secrets of his ancestors.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michele Josue
Original Title
Food Roots
Country of Origin
Philippines, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michele Josue

Department Leadership Roster

Michele Josue

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food Roots

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Food Roots about?

Both moving family history and lively culinary adventure, Food Roots charts Chicago restaurant impresario Billy Dec’s journey to rediscover his Filipino heritage. After two of his family’s elders passed away on the same day in 2018, Dec set out to locate his grandmother’s last remaining sister in the Philippines and learn the culinary secrets of his ancestors.

Who directed Food Roots?

Food Roots was directed by Michele Josue.

Who stars in Food Roots?

The principal cast of Food Roots includes Billy Dec.

When was Food Roots released and how long is it?

Food Roots was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.