Mao's Mango Cult

Movie"How a mango became an object of worship in 1968 in China"
Audience Score
60
Mao's Mango Cult
NR 7 minDocumentary, Animation
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.
StarringPen-Pen Chen
DirectorKayu Leung

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:TED
Mao's Mango Cult on the Web:Official Website