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Chef Michael W. Twitty
presents
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KOSHERSOUL​
- The Plate is Your Flag -​​
​As he embraces the full mosaic of his identity,
a Black Jewish chef sparks moments of
unity through the meals he creates.
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James Beard Award-winning author and culinary historian, Michael W. Twitty emphasizes that cooking is not just about the recipe, but the people who create it. He highlights the importance of representation in the culinary world, particularly among chefs of color, and how their unique backgrounds contribute to the richness of the food they prepare. This documentation encapsulates the essence of culinary identity, heritage, and community.
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Twitty discusses the significance of a kosher meal prepared by Black Jewish chefs, marking a historic moment for the African Jewish diaspora. He emphasizes that this event is about community and bridging gaps through shared meals, showcasing how food can foster dialogue and understanding among diverse groups.
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Director Statement:
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Bringing his literature to the dining table, and connecting people - bringing people together on a deeper level is something James Beard Award winning author Michael W. Twitty is quite familiar with.
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For KosherSoul [the pop-up], he assembled a diverse team of predominantly Black-Jewish Chefs, who worked hard in tandem to create the shabbat/cookout experience Chef Twitty envisioned, using recipes from Twitty's self-explorational book of the same title, and drawing a diverse audience into a historically Black Los Angeles neighborhood.
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With KosherSoul [the film], I wanted to capture the hard work; the passion; the love and the soul that went into creating this first of its kind culinary fusion extravaganza.
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Chef Twitty's deep historic knowledge of the African Jewish diaspora was the seed that grew from the pages of his book into a vibrant evening for friendly strangers to gather, to share tables and food and stories, at a time where division and separation affects everyone's lives.
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- Ilja Sarro
