Name/Title
Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot (A)Description
This poster advertises "A Culinary Uprising: the story of Bloodroot," a documentary that explores the enduring legacy of Bloodroot Feminist Vegetarian Restaurant and Bookstore in Bridgeport, Connecticut that was open for 48 years.Context
In the '70s and '80s, there were over 230 feminist restaurants, cafes, and coffeehouses throughout the United States and Canada. Bloodroot, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was continuous operation for 48 years before closing in 2025. The film is a short documentary, directed by Annie Laurie Medonis, that explores this feminist, lesbian, vegan restaurant and bookstore, and illuminates the legacy of its pioneering proprietors, Selma Miriam and Noel Furie.
A Culinary Uprising premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival in April 2019.Collection
Bloodroot Feminist Vegetarian Restaurant and BookstoreLocation
Box
Poster Box 1 (Misc. General)Room
Storage RoomCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentCreate Date
July 22, 2026Update Date
October 7, 2026