DVD
The Shakers : hands to work, hearts to God
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.