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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Discussion | Finding Edna Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of the new VPM documentary 
 “Finding Edna Lewis\,” followed by a panel discussion with the film’s 
 host\, Deb Freeman\, and chef and culinary historian Leni Sorensen. The 
 event honors Virginia native and culinary icon Edna Lewis during the week 
 that would have been her 109th birthday.\n\nThe film follows Freeman — 
 creator of “Setting the Table\,” a critically acclaimed and 
 multi-award-winning podcast exploring Black foodways and culinary history 
 — on a journey to uncover the life of an American original. Little 
 archival footage or audio featuring Lewis survives\, but Freeman finds that 
 memories of her remain strong not only among those who knew her best\, but 
 also among chefs who have discovered her cookbooks. \n\nToday\, Lewis is an 
 inspiration for a new generation of chefs\, and Freeman tracks her legacy 
 through conversations and cooking. The documentary features chefs and 
 scholars including Dr. Jessica B. Harris\, Adrienne Cheatham\, Nicole 
 Taylor\, Mashama Bailey\, Amethyst Galloway\, Leah Branch and Sara B. 
 Franklin to discover the trailblazing chef’s importance to America’s 
 culinary canon. \n\nThis is a free event\, but registration is required. 
 Seating in the Lecture Hall is available on a first come\, first served 
 basis. Limited free parking is available underneath the Library at 800 East 
 Broad Street. For more information\, contact Anne McCrery at 
 anne.mccrery@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3568.
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, Prefunction Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne McCrery":MAILTO:anne.mccrery@lva.virginia.gov
CATEGORIES:Film
CONTACT;CN="Anne McCrery":MAILTO:anne.mccrery@lva.virginia.gov
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