By the Roots
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madison Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Madison Young
- Original Title
- By the Roots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Capsaicinco, Boycott Entertainment, Bay Bridge Productions Inc., Empress in Lavender Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madison Young
Madison Young
Laura Valladao
Madison Young, Laura Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Madison Young
Director
Madison Young
Writer
Madison Young
Producer
Laura Wagner
Producer
Laura Valladao
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Roots
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What is By the Roots about?
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.
Who directed By the Roots?
By the Roots was directed by Madison Young.
Who stars in By the Roots?
The principal cast of By the Roots includes Emily Robinson, Ally Sheedy, Margaret Cho, Brant Daugherty, Casey Calvert.
When was By the Roots released and how long is it?
By the Roots was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By the Roots?
By the Roots holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).