The Search for General Cho (2014) – Review

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It’s a bit of a culinary week at My Filmviews. After yesterday’s documentary Spinning Plates, today I take a look at this documentary which recently appeared on Netflix. The title didn’t ring any bells with me, since I’m from The Netherlands, but in America General Cho’s chicken is a dish that is present on the menu of every Chinese restaurant. The chicken dish of fried chicken with some spring onions, peppers and a sweet sauce has made a name for itself. But who was this general? Has he invented this dish or is there another source? These questions are central to this film. Continue reading