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  • The Search for General Tso (2014)
  • Not Rated
    71 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
The Search for General Tso (2014)
Not Rated
71 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
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.
Director
Ian Cheney
Writer
Ian Cheney
Producers
Jennifer 8. Lee (as Jennifer 8 Lee) | Amanda Murray
Composer
Simon Beins
Cinematographer
Taylor Gentry
Editor
Frederick Shanahan
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Release date
Jan 2, 2015 (United States)

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8 cast members
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Susan Carter
Self - American historian Self - American historian   See fewer
The Search for General Tso (2014)
Ian Cheney's primary photo
Ian Cheney
Self Self   See fewer
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Philip Chiang
Self - restaurant owner Self - restaurant owner   See fewer
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Andrew Coe's primary photo
Andrew Coe
Self - food writer Self - food writer   See fewer
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Liang Xiao Jin's primary photo
Liang Xiao Jin
Self - Chinese historian Self - Chinese historian   See fewer
The Search for General Tso (2014)
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Harlan Lee
Self - restaurant owner Self - restaurant owner   See fewer
The Search for General Tso (2014)
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Sue Lee
Self - museum director Self - museum director   See fewer
The Search for General Tso (2014)
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Harley Spiller
Self - Chinese menu collector Self - Chinese menu collector   See fewer
Verbal Shenanigans (2014)
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