The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God is a 1984 documentary film by Ken Burns.

Summary

Narrated by David McCullough, this hour-long documentary features interviews with several living Shakers and with historians and philosophers.

Inspiration

Ken Burns has said that he chose the topic of the Shakers in large part because his first project, the Oscar-nominated Brooklyn Bridge, was devoted to urban American history; Shakerism offered him an opportunity to explore rural American history.

Availability

It was released part of Ken Burns' America DVD set on September 28, 2004.

External links

• The Shakers on PBS
• The Shakers on IMDb
• The Shakers on WHYY-TV