The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)
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.
Director: Ken Burns, Amy Stechler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 1, 1984
Cast
- David McCullough - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Roebling - (voice)
- Julie Harris - (voice)
- Olga Bellin - (voice)
- Wendy Tilghman - (voice)
- I. Tucker Burr - (voice)
- Steven Pudenz - (voice)
- Jesse Carr - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Jesse Carr
Editing: Amy Stechler
Production: Florentine Films, The TV Lab at WNET/13
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
religion, 19th century
More Films by Director: Ken Burns, Amy Stechler
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
- The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was directed by Ken Burns, Amy Stechler.
- Who stars in The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
- The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God stars David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Olga Bellin, Wendy Tilghman, I. Tucker Burr.
- How long is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
- The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
- The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God produced?
- The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was produced in United States of America.