James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

Name: James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen
Director: Anthony Werhun
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-06-20
Duration: 63 min
Cast: Ashbell McElveen, Michael Twitty, Jacques Pépin, Toni Tipton-Martin

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2021 · 63 min · 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.

Directed by Anthony Werhun

Cast

Ashbell McElveen — Self
Michael Twitty — Self
Jacques Pépin — Self
Toni Tipton-Martin — Self