James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

1h 3m
Documentary
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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.

Cast

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

Crew

Anthony Werhun
Director
Ashbell McElveen
Writer

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