An Evening Benefiting Common Threads: FOOD ROOTS Film Screening

Donations benefit - please mention FOOD ROOTS in the comment section. *

Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness.

*Donations are highly encouraged but not required to secure your ticket.

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FOOD ROOTS is an award-winning Filipino food documentary following two-time Emmy Award winning restaurateur Billy Dec — founder of Sunda New Asian — on a journey through the 7,641 islands of the Philippines to find his last living elders and learn the authentic Filipino recipes of his ancestors. From bustling cities to remote mountain villages above the clouds, this is a story about Filipino heritage, immigrant family, and the food that holds a culture together.

An incredible team helped bring the film to life: 3-time Oscar-winning EP Doug Blush (20 Feet from Stardom), Emmy-winning Director Michele Josue (Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine), Grammy-winning apl.de.ap (Black Eyed Peas), and COACT Agency.

Immediately following the screening, stay for a live Q&A with filmmaker, Billy Dec.

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Movie Runtime: 57 minutes

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AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois Street, Chicago, United States

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