The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

Aug 7 1985 N/A 0h 57m

Documentary

They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, but because of their ecstatic dancing, the world called them Shakers. Ken Burns creates a moving portrait of this particularly American movement, and in the process, offers us a new and unusually moving way to understand the Shakers.

Plot

The second documentary from American filmmaker Ken Burns, this one describes a 19th century religious sect, known as the Shakers. Narrated by David McCullough, and featuring the voice talents of Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Olga Bellin, Wendy Tilghman, I. Tucker Burr, Steve Pudenz and Jesse Carr.

Written by

Tom Lewis, Amy Stechler, Wendy Tilghman

Directed by

Ken Burns, Amy Stechler

Cast

Mildred Barker, Olga Bellin, Tucker Burr

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Florentine Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores

# of Votes

513

Average Rating

7.2 out of 10

Metascore

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