James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

Master chef. Patriot. Enslaved.

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

Writer

Ashbell McElveen

Released

June 20, 2021

Language

English