Drama · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 51m

By the Roots

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Director
Madison Young
Cast
Emily Robinson as Madison Young Ally Sheedy as Barb Heisler Margaret Cho as Janine Sorrel Brant Daugherty as James Mogul Casey Calvert as Christa Jiz Lee as Gauge
Crew
Laura Valladao — Director of Photography Madison Young — Writer Madison Young — Producer Laura Wagner — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
san francisco, californiafeminismwoman directoradult film actressbiographical drama
Key Collaborators
Madison Young Director Laura Valladao Director of Photography Madison Young Writer Madison Young Producer Laura Wagner Producer
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