Gumbo Jubilee
“Nationally acclaimed BBQ Pit Master Howard Conyers wanted cook something special for his Gumbo Jubilee celebration. So, he challenged himself to slow-roast the largest animal he had ever prepared—an entire cow. Luckily, this 3rd generation pit master is also an engineer and NASA rocket scientist…
‘Making Gumbo Jubilee’ is a rousing, short-documentary (10min :37 secs) that chronicles the final 24-hours of preparation by Dr. Howard Conyers. In the film, he draws inspiration from over three centuries of culinary history and uses his unique blend of cooking and engineering prowess to keep the flames of African American pit master traditions alive. Many notable African-American chefs, culinary historians and food bloggers traveled from across the country to witness his demonstration and share a dish at this community-wide celebration of African American culinary and musical heritage.” -Film FreeWay
