The Killing of a Chinese Cookie
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The Killing of a Chinese Cookie

Released
09 May, 2008 1h 15min
 

The Killing of a Chinese Cookie

Released
09 May, 2008 1h 15min
 

Directed by Derek Shimoda

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... see more

Directed by Derek Shimoda

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... see more
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