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The Search for General Tso is a mouthwateringly entertaining film that travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery. General Tso’s chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the United States. But who was General Tso and how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising revelations and a host of humorous characters along the way. Told with the verve of a good detective story, the film is as much about food as it is a tale of the American immigrant experience.
Director Ian Cheney will be in attendance to introduce the film and answer questions following the Wednesday screenings, and producer Jennifer 8. Lee will be in attendance for a Q&A at the Thursday screening.
Single Ticket: $15
Bloor Member Ticket: $12
Student Same-Day Ticket: $7.50 (with valid student ID, Wednesday 9:15 p.m. screening only)