
Great! Lakes: The Story Behind the Film
Preview: Season 11 Episode 9 | 30s
The film "Great! Lakes" explores a family’s candy recipes in Knife River.
Independent filmmaker Tess Wagman’s first film "Great! Lakes" is about the Canelake sisters, their candy store and their family's history. "Great! Lakes" was featured at the Free Range Film Festival in 2019. The episode features an interview with Wagman as well as the entire 20-minute film.
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Great! Lakes: The Story Behind the Film
Preview: Season 11 Episode 9 | 30s
Independent filmmaker Tess Wagman’s first film "Great! Lakes" is about the Canelake sisters, their candy store and their family's history. "Great! Lakes" was featured at the Free Range Film Festival in 2019. The episode features an interview with Wagman as well as the entire 20-minute film.
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Clip: S11 Ep9 | 5m 33s | Hear Tess Wagman talk about what inspired her to make "Great! Lakes." (5m 33s)
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