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James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

Released Nov 4, 2022 1h 3m Documentary List
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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.
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Alejandro Turdó Hoy Sale Cine James Hemings: Ghost in America’s Kitchen is a captivating profile of an elusive historical figure relegated for centuries. It succeeds in sharing his story with the world and trace it back to what many consider the origins of African American pride. Rated: 8/10 Nov 23, 2022 Full Review Tony Asankomah GhMovieFreak James Hemings is the founding father American cuisine and fine dining in America and he should be known and celebrated. He truly is the ‘Ghost’ in America’s kitchen Rated: 4/5 Nov 19, 2022 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said James Hemings was the first American to train as a Master Chef in Paris, he was the enslaved property of Thomas Jefferson and his brother-in-law. He created the most progressive kitchen in North America but has been overlooked in history. Rated: 3/4 Nov 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joycelyn P What an absolute eye opener of information that I had no idea about. Such wondrous revelations about everyday favourite foods who's origins have been hidden with so much misinformation. Big respect to Chef Ashbell for his amazing research & for introducing the world to the James Hemings 👏🏾 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/23 Full Review Jason W So glad i watched this. So much history and there were many things I didn't know about James Hemings. Thank you for making this. I'll be sure to recommend this to family and friends. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/23 Full Review anthony w It's an important film that highlights a lost culinary founding father, and I hope it helps spread his story to a wider audience that hasn't yet learned where their French fries came from! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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.
Director
Anthony Werhun
Screenwriter
Ashbell McElveen
Distributor
Buffalo 8
Production Co
Stage 3 Productions, Slated, Cornerstone Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 3m
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