Potato salad, mac ’n’ cheese and barbecue – could the culinary traditions of the American South actually have German roots? In his film »German Soul«, American musician and ethnobotanist Justin Robinson explores the surprising connections between Southern cuisine and German immigrant culture.
In this interactive film and discussion format, Robinson traces the culinary roots of his own family – from the American South via West Africa to Europe. At the dining table, questions of origin, belonging and cultural heritage unfold.
Through conversations with relatives, historians and food experts, Robinson paints a nuanced picture of Black identity and culinary genealogy. »German Soul« is both a personal journey of discovery and an invitation to view familiar flavours in a new light – as resonant traces of historical connections.
PERFORMERS
Justin Robinson lecture
Justin Harrington live music
D.L.Anderson film direction
PROGRAM
»The German Ghosts in American Soul Food«
Lecture with Film & Music
in English
