By the Roots

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Overview

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.

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12 members

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Emily Robinson

Madison Young

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Ally Sheedy

Barb Heisler

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Margaret Cho

Janine Sorrel

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Brant Daugherty

James Mogul

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Casey Calvert

Christa

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Jiz Lee

Gauge

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Lea Robinson

Frankie

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Josephine Chiang

Blake

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Rose McAvoy

Carrie

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Jenna Harwood

Amanda

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Wyatt Denny

Uncle Fred

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David Kubicka

Richard

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