The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984-11-01)

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Overview

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.

Directed By: Ken Burns Amy Stechler

Star Cast: David McCullough , Paul Roebling , Julie Harris , Olga Bellin ,