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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| Film Journal InternationalDoris ToumarkineSmart, informative investigation ... also affords a fascinating look at the history of Chinese-Americans and their successful assimilation into our society. |
| Seattle TimesJohn HartlCheney (who worked on the unforgettable "King Corn"), obviously had a good time collecting their testimony, though he tends to side with the idea that the only authenticity is deliciousness. |
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferSurprisingly insightful, suspenseful and amusing. You'll never look at General Tso's Chicken the same way again. |
| We Got This CoveredMatt DonatoThe Search For General Tso reveals everything you need to know about the Americanized dish, tempting your tastebuds while sneakily teaching a history lesson or two along the way. |
| SF WeeklySherilyn ConnellyThe Search for General Tso is also a history of the Chinese immigrant experience in America, as the way into the hearts of xenophobic white Americans was through their stomachs. |
| Moveable FestStephen SaitoNot only has Cheney made something that tantalizes the tastebuds, but it's good for you too. |
| Under the RadarZach HollwedelCheney's documentary perfectly pairs mouth-watering food imagery with the fascinating history of a little-considered cultural phenomenon. |
| User ReviewJerome PIn its conclusive search for the origin of a staple dish of American Chinese restaurant menus, this documentary explores the advent, mass appeal and continuous evolution of Chinese cuisine in the United States. I loved how the filmmakers traveled all over the US, China and Taiwan, interviewing key personalities and Chinese food aficionados, to present a narrative that is as delightful as the dish. If you love Chinese food, you'll love this documentary. |
| User ReviewHerald Amore than just a movie about the famous Chinese dish |
| User ReviewLorie CThis film was absolutely amazing. Not only will it make you appreciate Chinese food so much more (and make you incredibly hungry), but it is a fascinating and insightful investigation into the place Chinese food has in American culture. |
