The Search for General Tso (2014)

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.

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$54,275
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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorIFC Films
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Domestic Opening$9,336
Earliest Release DateJanuary 2, 2015 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 11 min
GenresComedy Documentary History Mystery
FilmmakersRole
Ian Cheney Director
Ian Cheney Writer
Jennifer 8. Lee Producer
Amanda Murray Producer
Simon Beins Composer
Taylor Gentry Cinematographer
Frederick Shanahan Editor
CastRole
Susan Carter
Self - American historian
Ian Cheney
Philip Chiang
Self - restaurant owner
Andrew Coe
Self - food writer