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DVD

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The Shakers : hands to work, hearts to God

Author

Ken Burns

Call Number

  • DVD 289.8 S5272 (CEN)

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Languages

Closed-captioned.

Performers

Narrated by David McCullough.

Publication Information

[Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, [2004], 1989.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

This revealing and poignant film by Ken Burns portrays 200 years of Shaker life in America, guided by the recollections of the three surviving members of the faith, along with a wealth of archival material from over 40 collections. Explore every aspect of this strange and noble sect that produced some of the greatest architecture and furniture in American history.

Notes

Subtitle from container.

Originally broadcast on PBS in 1984.

Special features: A conversation with Ken Burns ; Ken Burns : making history.

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