Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries (2019)
Following seven iconic Quakers, the film takes us from England in 1652, where Quakers were persecuted, tortured and even killed, to their arrival in the New World. They founded a state run on Godly principles – the Holy Experiment, envisioned by young William Penn. He welcomed everyone to Pennsylvania, where they could worship freely. Their testimonies of equality, integrity, community and peace are fundamental to Quakers today.
Director: Janet P. Gardner
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Cast
- Richard Nurse - Narrator
- Jason Cutts - William Penn
- Rich Swingle - John Woolman
- Doug Thomas - Plantation Owner
- Sandra Rose Timson - Margaret Fell
- Marc Deblasi - Prisoner
- Maurice Hines - Bayard Rustin (Voice)
- Andrew Muir - George Fox (Voice)
- Andrew Muir - William Penn (Voice)
- Robert Shearn - Yaff
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kevin Cloutier
Editing: Laura Israel, Michael Grenadier
Production: The Gardner Group
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Janet P. Gardner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries about?
- Following seven iconic Quakers, the film takes us from England in 1652, where Quakers were persecuted, tortured and even killed, to their arrival in the New World. They founded a state run on Godly principles – the Holy Experiment, envisioned by young William Penn. He welcomed everyone to Pennsylvania, where they could worship freely. Their testimonies of equality, integrity, community and peace are fundamental to Quakers today.
- Who directed Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries?
- Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries was directed by Janet P. Gardner.
- Who stars in Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries?
- Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries stars Richard Nurse, Jason Cutts, Rich Swingle, Doug Thomas, Sandra Rose Timson, Marc Deblasi.
- How long is Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries?
- Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- Where was Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries produced?
- Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries was produced in United States of America.