# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Before it was a recipe, it was survival—Unearthing the Soul of Food reclaims our roots, heals our bodies, and restores community.About this EventDon't Miss the "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Movie Premiere!Join Unearthing the Soul of FoodDigging Up the RootsA Documentary by Chef Velvet JacobsWhat is the true soul of soul food?Unearthing the Soul of Food is a powerful documentary that explores the cultural roots, health legacy, and future evolution of one of the most influential culinary traditions in America. Through the journey of award-winning vegan chef and filmmaker Velvet Jacobs, this film uncovers how food carries memory, resilience, identity, and healing across generations.From ancestral kitchens to modern community gardens, the documentary traces the origins of soul food while reimagining it through a plant-based lens — not as a rejection of tradition, but as a reclamation of it.Featuring cultural voices, community leaders, youth cooking programs, and intimate storytelling, this film challenges audiences to rethink what nourishment truly means. It asks:Can we honor our history while transforming our health?Can the roots of survival become seeds of liberation?This is not a film about restriction.It is a film about remembrance.About digging deep enough to uncover the diamonds beneath our plates.Through cinematic earth-toned visuals, personal testimony, and soulful culinary artistry, Unearthing the Soul of Food invites viewers into a conversation about culture, community, and the power of food to restore both body and spirit. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/10def190-0b0e-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000100-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/unearthing-the-soul-of-food-film-premiere/100001983183086999 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, food-drinks, health-wellness, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 37.05, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Commodore Theatre - **lat**: 36.83517 - **long**: -76.301795 - **full address**: The Commodore Theatre, 421 High Street, Portsmouth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1347e67fb6870d84daaf3051e5811918e142f2290271e4b840d6c29bf0f82d83-rimg-w940-h470-dc181212-gmir.jpg?v=1771229063 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere being held? - **A:** "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Commodore Theatre, 421 High Street, Portsmouth, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere? - **A:** Ticket prices for "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere range from USD 23 to USD 37 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableVIP AdmissionUSD 37 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere? - **A:** "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere is organized by Chef Velvet Jacobs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Unearthing the Soul of Food" Film Premiere is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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But beneath the seasoning and smoke lies something deeper: memory, migration, identity, and spirit. This film asks a bold question: What is the true soul of our food—and what happens when we return to its roots? —the documentary traces the lineage of Black culinary tradition from the soil forward.Through conversations with cultural historians, health advocates, community elders, youth leaders, and plant-based pioneers, the film reveals how food carries both inherited trauma and transformative power." } ] } ] ```