James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen (2021)

Master chef. Patriot. Enslaved.

Documentary

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.

  • Release Date: 2021-06-20
  • Runtime: 1h 3min
  • Director: Anthony Werhun

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • Ashbell McElveen

      Self

    • Michael Twitty

      Self

    • Jacques Pépin

      Self

    • Toni Tipton-Martin

      Self