Mao's Mango Cult(2023)
How a mango became an object of worship in 1968 in China
7 min · Documentary, Animation · Directed by Kayu Leung
Released
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.
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Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- January 17, 2023