Documentary · 2021 · 1h 3m

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen poster
Director
Anthony Werhun
Cast
Ashbell McElveen as Self Michael Twitty as Self Jacques Pépin as Self Toni Tipton-Martin as Self
Crew
Ashbell McElveen — Writer
Tagline

Master chef. Patriot. Enslaved.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Key Collaborators
Anthony Werhun Director Ashbell McElveen Writer
Follow the Thread

Anthony Werhun directed James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Anthony Werhun's filmography → More Documentary →
Agent-readable