Bloodroot (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Bloodroot is a documentary film directed by Douglas Tirola, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Douglas Tirola’s latest documentary traces the evolution of feminism through the lives of two exceptional women, Noel and Selma, who came of age in the ’50s when women were relegated to the roles of wives and mothers. During the height of the women’s movement, Noel, a former teen model and Playboy bunny, meets and falls in love with Selma, a tough, outspoken radical feminist. Both women choose to leave their comfortable, yet unsatisfying marriages and children to come out as lesbians. The two share a love of cooking and gardening and, in the ’70s, open Bloodroot, the first vegetarian collective restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport, Connecticut. By interspersing archival footage and clips from The Stepford Wives, Tirola affectionately chronicles the cultural shifts of the last 40 years as Noel and Selma attempt to keep Bloodroot open as an indispensable gathering spot for progressive women.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloodroot page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloodroot (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloodroot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was Bloodroot released?
- Bloodroot was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.