High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
2021 American television series
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High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America is a television docuseries released on Netflix on May 26, 2021, starring Stephen Satterfield, Gabrielle E.W. Carter and Jessica B. Harris.[1][2] In August 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.[3]
| High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 47–58 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 26, 2021 – present |
Osayi Endolyn, in The New York Times, stated the television series was "sorely overdue."[4]
It is based on the book High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America.[5]
Cast
Episodes
Season 1 (2021)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Our Roots" | May 26, 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Rice Kingdom" | May 26, 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | "Our Founding Chefs" | May 26, 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | "Freedom" | May 26, 2021 |
Season 2 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | "Food for the Journey" | November 22, 2023 |
| 6 | 2 | "The Black Mecca" | November 22, 2023 |
| 7 | 3 | "The Defiance" | November 22, 2023 |
| 8 | 4 | "Feeding the Culture" | November 22, 2023 |
Accolades
- 2021 Peabody Award Winner
- 2022 NAACP Image Award for Best Documentary Series
