German Soul

Potato salad, mac and cheese, crunchy coleslaw paired with pork barbecue—is Southern food mostly German food? This unique documentary experience immerses us in the perspective of Justin Robinson, an intensely curious Black ethnobotanist, as his obsession with researching and embodying the culinary history of his ancestors collides with complex issues of race, genealogy, and identity. Through Robinson's personal journey and conversations with family, food enthusiasts, and scholars, the film uncovers a hidden history and grapples with fundamental questions about cultural myths that continue to shape the American experience.

Producer | D.L. Anderson, Vittles Films (www.vittles.us)

Producer/Writer | Justin Robinson