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James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

2021·Movie·1h 3m

Documentary

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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.

Directed by
Anthony Werhun
Original language
English
Released
20 June 2021

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • AM

    Ashbell McElveen

    Self

  • MT

    Michael Twitty

    Self

  • Jacques Pépin

    Jacques Pépin

    Self

  • Toni Tipton-Martin

    Toni Tipton-Martin

    Self