The Killing of a Chinese Cookie (2008)
For nearly a century, people have turned to a prophetic dessert for advice, inspiration, and even winning lottery combinations. While the fortune cookie has been a source of fascination and Chinese cuisine staple in North America, it remains nearly non-existent in China. This documentary examines the heated debate over the true origin of the fortune cookie, the mixing of eastern and western cultures that produced it, and the cookie's rise from a simple pastry to a pop culture phenomenon.
Director: Derek Shimoda
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: May 9, 2008
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
fortune cookie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Killing of a Chinese Cookie about?
- For nearly a century, people have turned to a prophetic dessert for advice, inspiration, and even winning lottery combinations. While the fortune cookie has been a source of fascination and Chinese cuisine staple in North America, it remains nearly non-existent in China. This documentary examines the heated debate over the true origin of the fortune cookie, the mixing of eastern and western cultures that produced it, and the cookie's rise from a simple pastry to a pop culture phenomenon.
- Who directed The Killing of a Chinese Cookie?
- The Killing of a Chinese Cookie was directed by Derek Shimoda.
- How long is The Killing of a Chinese Cookie?
- The Killing of a Chinese Cookie has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- Where was The Killing of a Chinese Cookie produced?
- The Killing of a Chinese Cookie was produced in United States of America.