The Search for General Tso
Originally released in 2014. The Search for General Tso is a documentary film. directed by Ian Cheney. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
From New York City to the farmlands of the Midwest, there are 50,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., yet one dish in particular has conquered the American culinary landscape with a force befitting its military moniker—“General Tso’s Chicken.” But who was General Tso and how did this dish become so ubiquitous? Ian Cheney’s delightfully insightful documentary charts the history of Chinese Americans through the surprising origins of this sticky, sweet, just-spicy-enough dish that we’ve adopted as our own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sundance Selects
- Wicked Delicate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Search for General Tso about?
From New York City to the farmlands of the Midwest, there are 50,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., yet one dish in particular has conquered the American culinary landscape with a force befitting...
Who directed The Search for General Tso?
The Search for General Tso was directed by Ian Cheney.
How long is The Search for General Tso?
The Search for General Tso has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Search for General Tso released?
The Search for General Tso was released on April 20, 2014 in theaters.