James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

Master chef. Patriot. Enslaved.

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Documentary

Overview

If you've ever eaten macaroni and cheese, French fries or ice cream, you've enjoyed the contributions of America's unknown culinary founding father, James Hemings. James Hemings was the first American trained as a master chef; he was also the brother-in-law and enslaved property of Thomas Jefferson.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 20, 2021
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Cast: Jacques Pépin,Michael Twitty,Toni Tipton-Martin,Ashbell McElveen
Director: Anthony Werhun
Writer: Ashbell McElveen
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt14811294