Independent Lens S22E12 — The Donut King

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Independent Lens•Season 22•Episode 12

The Donut King

7.4/10 · 5 votesMay 24, 202160 min

Ranked #6 of 11 in Season 22•matches the season avg

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An immigrant story with a (glazed) twist, The Donut King follows the journey of Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy, who arrived in California in the 1970s and, through a mixture of diligence and luck, built a multi-million dollar donut empire up and down the West Coast.

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Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

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Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

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Stanley Tucci

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Episode Summary

"The Donut King" is episode 12 of Independent Lens season 22. It scored 7.4/10 from 5 votes, ranking #6 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 24, 2021.

Next: E13 · Two Gods Best of Season 22