Fishin’ for Tradition: The Lutefisk Saga

plays in Shorts: Friday @ Monona Terrace

(USA, 2009, 30 mins)

digital video

World Premiere

cinematographer: Eric J. Nelson
editor/producer: Kipp Norman
animator/producer: K.C. Norman
producer: Kristin Larson

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The joy of lutefisk, the Norwegian cod treat preserved with caustic soda, is captured here, through interviews with dozens of diners at Sons of Norway lodges, church suppers, and other gatherings. Madison, Minn., is the lutefisk capital of the United States (the mayor says that no one else was challenging for that title so they just took it), which holds a lutefisk-eating contest each year. You know you’re in the heart of the Lutheran Upper Midwest when squeezable bottles of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” are the official condiment. The history of this noble fish is told with animation, with music, and with exuberant enthusiasm. Director Eric J. Nelson is a Madison resident, a frequent collaborator with Kipp and KC Norman, and has worked on several films shown at past Wisconsin Film Festivals.

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