Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2014 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 71 min |
| Audience Score | 64% (6.4/10, 58 votes) |
The Search for General Tso — FAQ
Is The Search for General Tso worth watching? The Search for General Tso holds a 6.4/10 rating from 58 viewers. 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—“
Who directed The Search for General Tso? Directed by Ian Cheney.
Who is in the cast of The Search for General Tso? It stars Susan Carter, Ian Cheney, Philip Chiang, Andrew Coe, Liang Xiao Jin.
Where can I stream The Search for General Tso? You can stream The Search for General Tso on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Search for General Tso release? It released in 2014.
