Mao's Mango Cult (2023)
How a mango became an object of worship in 1968 in China
In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the country’s Communist leader, Chairman Mao Zedong. And sure enough, managers soon distributed a gift to every factory worker– a glass box encasing a golden wax replica of a mango. What was the meaning behind this unusual offering? Vivian Jiang investigates.
Director: Kayu Leung
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 17, 2023
Cast
- Pen-Pen Chen - Narrator
Production: TED Ed
Country: United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mao's Mango Cult about?
- In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the country’s Communist leader, Chairman Mao Zedong. And sure enough, managers soon distributed a gift to every factory worker– a glass box encasing a golden wax replica of a mango. What was the meaning behind this unusual offering? Vivian Jiang investigates.
- Who directed Mao's Mango Cult?
- Mao's Mango Cult was directed by Kayu Leung.
- Who stars in Mao's Mango Cult?
- Mao's Mango Cult stars Pen-Pen Chen.
- How long is Mao's Mango Cult?
- Mao's Mango Cult has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Mao's Mango Cult?
- Mao's Mango Cult is a Documentary, Animation film.
- Where was Mao's Mango Cult produced?
- Mao's Mango Cult was produced in United States of America.