Naples filmmaker premieres heartfelt documentary on local business, love story behind Food & Thought

NAPLES, Fla. - EntSun -- Family members, friends and community supporters gathered at Food & Thought in Naples for the debut screening of "Rooted in Love: A Story of Addison's Disease, Family and Resilience," a heartfelt documentary created by Naples resident Michelle Joy Kramer, a board-certified health coach.

Hosted April 23 at Food & Thought – the longtime organic restaurant and market featured in the film – the outdoor screening brought the story full circle, with attendees watching the seven-minute documentary in the very place that inspired it. Members of the Oakes family, along with supporters from across the Southwest Florida community, were in attendance for the emotional evening.

The film highlights Food & Thought as a cornerstone of the local wellness community, while sharing the deeply personal story behind its founding — a love story between the late Frank Oakes and his wife, Wendy, who lives with Addison's disease, the diagnosis that helped inspire the creation of Food & Thought itself. The documentary also serves as a tribute to Kramer's late sister, who battled the same rare condition.

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Kramer, a Florida native who has called Naples home for more than 15 years, said the film was inspired by a chance conversation at Food & Thought that revealed a shared connection between her family and the Oakes family through Addison's disease.

Addison's disease is a rare chronic condition that affects the body's ability to produce essential hormones, often requiring lifelong medication and management. Through the film, Kramer aims to raise awareness while honoring the resilience of those living with the disease and emphasizing the role of organic food in supporting overall well-being.

The screening served not only as a film debut, but also as a moment of connection and reflection for attendees to support the project and celebrate the families at the heart of the story.

Kramer described the project as both a creative outlet and a deeply personal journey through grief, as well as an opportunity to spotlight the healing power of food, family and community.

Kramer also collaborated with national experts for this film, including Kalina Warren, executive director of the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF), to help ensure accurate representation of Addison's disease and expand the impact beyond the local community.

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Food & Thought continues to serve as a gathering place for the Naples community, offering all-organic cuisine and a mission rooted in health and sustainability. The brand has expanded locally with its sister concept, Food & Thought 2, which builds upon that foundation with an elevated dining experience alongside its curated organic market.

For more information, call 239-791-3663 or visit FoodAndThought2.com. To view the film or learn more about Addison's disease, visit MichelleJoyKramer.com/documentary. (https://michellejoykramer.com/documentary/)