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.
Top Cast
David McCullough
Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
(voice)
Julie Harris
(voice)
Olga Bellin
(voice)
Wendy Tilghman
(voice)
I. Tucker Burr
(voice)
Steven Pudenz
(voice)
Jesse Carr
(voice)
FAQ about The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
What is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God about?
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…
When was The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God released?
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was released in 1984.
What genres does The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God belong to?
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
The cast of The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God includes David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Olga Bellin, Wendy Tilghman.