The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
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.
- Overview
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 1984
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
67%
Original Title
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Production Companies
Florentine Films
Director
Ken Burns
Description
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.