The Search for General Tso

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.


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
Stars: Susan Carter / Ian Cheney / Philip Chiang / Andrew Coe / Liang Xiao Jin
Genre: Documentary / Comedy / History / Mystery
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