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This item is only available for Canadian orders.
Catalogue Number: 041145
Producer: PBS Video
Subject: Religious Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 1991
Running Time: 60
Closed Captions: Yes
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: 041145
Producer: PBS Video
Subject: Religious Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 1991
Running Time: 60
Closed Captions: Yes
A poignant film by Ken Burns portrays 200 years of Shaker life in America, guided by recollections of three surviving members and archival material. Explore every aspect of a strange, noble sect that produced some of the greatest architecture and furniture in U.S. history. This story of devotion, invention, ingenuity, simple crafts, and dance was filmed at existing Shaker locations, with music re-created from authentic songs.