By the Roots(2026)
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.
By the Roots (2026) is a drama film directed by Madison Young, released on April 18, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Emily Robinson, Ally Sheedy, Margaret Cho and Brant Daugherty.
- Director:
- Madison Young
- Writers:
- Madison Young
- Producers:
- Madison Young, Laura Wagner
- Cinematographer:
- Laura Valladao
- Production:
- Capsaicinco, Boycott Entertainment, Bay Bridge Productions Inc., Empress in Lavender Media
- Status:
- Released
By the Roots Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Lea Robinson
Lea Robinson
as Frankie
Josephine Chiang
as Blake
- Rose McAvoy
Rose McAvoy
as Carrie
- Jenna Harwood
Jenna Harwood
as Amanda
Wyatt Denny
as Uncle Fred
- David Kubicka
David Kubicka
as Richard
Key crew
Directed by Madison Young, written by Madison Young, produced by Madison Young and Laura Wagner.
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By the Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in By the Roots?
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The main cast of By the Roots (2026) includes Emily Robinson, Ally Sheedy, Margaret Cho, Brant Daugherty and Casey Calvert. The film was directed by Madison Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was By the Roots released?
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By the Roots was released on April 18, 2026 and runs for 1h 51m.