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

Master chef. Patriot. Enslaved.

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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.

Director: Anthony Werhun
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen about?
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.
Who directed James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen?
James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen was directed by Anthony Werhun.
Who stars in James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen?
James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen stars Ashbell McElveen, Michael Twitty, Jacques Pépin, Toni Tipton-Martin.
How long is James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen?
James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen?
James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen is a Documentary film.