

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.
Top Cast
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- 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
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.
