‘IN HONOR’ series presents…Finding Edna Lewis: Film Screening & Tasting
UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies (RFI) is proud to continue its series: ‘IN HONOR’. ‘IN HONOR’ honors the complexity, innovation, and brilliance of black foodways. Through the lens of their experiences as members of the Black diaspora, the series features artists, scholars, and activists who have contributed to and reshaped both local and national food conversations.
Join RFI and the UCLA Fowler Museum for a special screening of Finding Edna Lewis. This Emmy Award–winning film explores the life and legacy of the trailblazing chef who brought Southern cuisine to the national stage.
Before the screening, enjoy a tasting inspired by Edna’s iconic dishes prepared by Chef Martin. After the film, stay for a conversation with the film’s Executive Producer Debra Freeman and Chef Martin Draluck.
Schedule
5–6pm: Courtyard Reception featuring light refreshments and curated small bites by Chef Martin Draluck
6–6:30pm: Lenart Auditorium doors open to the public
6:30–7:30pm: Film Screening in Lenart Auditorium begins
7:30–9pm: Conversation and Q&A
*Schedule subject to change