2023 Denton Black Film Festival

The Work of Our Ancestors: Feature "James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen" and Shorts: "Afrikan By Way of American", and "Black Moses"

Expired February 6, 2023 6:00 AM
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Curious chef, Ashbell McElveen, uncovers the story of James Hemings, America's culinary founding father and the enslaved property of Thomas Jefferson.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    1:03:10
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Note
    Website: http://www.jameshemingsmovie.com/
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  • Director
    Anthony Werhun
  • Screenwriter
    Ashbell McElveen
  • Producer
    Ashbell Mcelveen, Anthony Werhun
  • Cast
    Michael Twitty, Toni Tipton Martin, Therese Nelson, Adrian Miller, Glenn Ellis, Lashonda Green, Jacques Pepin, Ashbell McElveen
  • Cinematographer
    Director of Photography-Mitch Martinez