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Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger, creators of the Netflix series 'High on the Hog,' discuss the inspiration behind the show and the process of bringing it to life. The series explores the history of African American cuisine and its impact on American culture through the lens of food. Toback and Jagger share how they were moved by the book 'High on the Hog' and decided to adapt it into a documentary series.
They delve into the development process, including conducting extensive research, filming in various locations like Africa, and working with a talented crew to capture the stories and culinary traditions. The hosts also highlight the emotional and educational aspects of the series, shedding light on untold histories and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black people in America.
Toback and Jagger express their passion for the project and the joy of learning through food. They discuss the positive reception of the show, the recognition it received, and their plans for future collaborations, potentially exploring more hidden histories and women's stories.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Netflix series 'High on the Hog' explores the history of African American cuisine and its influence on American culture through the lens of food.
- The show was inspired by the book of the same name and aimed to bring the untold stories and histories to life in a modern and relatable way.
- The creators, Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger, conducted extensive research, traveled to various locations, and worked with a talented crew to capture the stories and culinary traditions.
- The show celebrates the resilience, creativity, and talent of Black people in America, shedding light on their significant contributions to the culinary landscape.
- The series received critical acclaim and recognition, including prestigious awards such as the Peabody Award and the NAACP Award, making a profound impact on the creators' lives.
- Toback and Jagger plan to continue exploring hidden histories and women's stories in future collaborations, using food as a lens to educate and engage audiences.
- The show highlights the emotional and educational aspects of learning through food and aims to change hearts and minds by appealing to people's senses and curiosity.
- Finding one's creative language, embracing individual creative rhythms, and honoring diverse perspectives are essential aspects of the creative process.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I think a lot of growing up and maturing as a creative person is figuring out your particular creative language, the style that is going to work for you, and honoring that and not. It's one of the areas I think you sort of have to surrender to. Like, we each have our rhythms, and.“ by Fabienne Toback
- “I think the emotional scenes are so moving, but to describe them would not give them.“ by Stephen Satterfield
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Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye
Ben Lee and Ione Skye
1/2/24
Our friends Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger, creators of the Netflix hit "High on the Hog", join us today!
“High on the Hog: How African Cuisine Transformed America,” is a joyful and emotional exploration of Black cooking, beginning in Africa and continuing straight through to what’s on the plate today, but it shifts the paradigm from what you’ve come to expect from discussion of Black history: the talent here demonstrate how their craft, and not just their labor, is shaping this country.
Watch "High on the Hog" on Netflix today...after you listen to this ep!
Follow Fabienne and Karis's production company "Hey Sistah" at https://www.instagram.com/hey_sistah/
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