The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Poster

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

68.00% | November 1, 1984 | 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.

Featured Crew

Ken Burns
Director
Amy Stechler
Director
Amy Stechler
Writer

Cast

David McCullough
David McCullough
Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Paul Roebling
(voice)
Julie Harris
Julie Harris
(voice)
Olga Bellin
Olga Bellin
(voice)
Wendy Tilghman

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