• 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 11m
The Search for General Tso

Summary Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish. View more details

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 11m

The Search for General Tso

Directed : Ian Cheney

Written : Ian Cheney

Stars : Ian Cheney Susan Carter Philip Chiang Andrew Coe

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Comedy Mystery History Documentary

Release date : Jan 1, 2015

Countries of origin : United States China Taiwan

Official sites : Official film website

Language : English Mandarin

Production companies : Sundance Selects Wicked Delicate Films

Summary Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Mystery History Documentary

Release date : Jan 1, 2015

Countries of origin : United States China Taiwan

Official sites : Official film website

Language : English Mandarin

Production companies : Sundance Selects Wicked Delicate Films

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