Join us for a screening of the award winning documentary, "A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot," followed by a talkback with members of the creative team! 

"A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot," explores the lives of Selma Miriam, Noel Furie, and the feminist restaurant and bookstore they created outside of patriarchal culture, through food, activism, and community building.

SYNOPSIS:

Meet Selma Miriam and Noel Furie, two indomitable and pioneering women who founded Bloodroot, a feminist, lesbian, vegan restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In the '70s and '80s, there were more than 230 feminist restaurants, cafes, and coffeehouses throughout the United States and Canada. Bloodroot is the oldest and longest lasting of them, in continuous operation for over 48 years. This remarkable documentary examines Bloodroot’s history, its place in American feminist thought, its impact on the local community, and why Bloodroot is more than just a restaurant.

*Please note: The building does not have an elevator and is up two flights of stairs.*

Directions and transit info located here.

More information about the film here.

New York City Democratic Socialists of America, Red Rogue Theater, & Bechdel Project present: 

Theater For Social Change Workshop III: Group reading and discussion - scenes from a new play by Ira Gamerman

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Bechdel Project is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization and is required by law to not endorse or oppose any political candidates. We do advocate for policies, legislation, and issues that align with our mission.