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James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen

20211h 3mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorAnthony Werhun

WriterAshbell McElveen

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Werhun

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