The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God(1984)
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Synopsis
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.
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) is a documentary film directed by Ken Burns, released on November 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h. It stars David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris and Olga Bellin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Burns
- Writers:
- Amy Stechler, Wendy Tilghman, Tom Lewis
- Producers:
- Amy Stechler, Ken Burns
- Production:
- Florentine Films, The TV Lab at WNET/13
- Status:
- Released
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Cast & Crew
Main cast
David McCullough
as Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
as (voice)
Julie Harris
as (voice)
Olga Bellin
as (voice)
- Wendy Tilghman
Wendy Tilghman
as (voice)
- I. Tucker Burr
I. Tucker Burr
as (voice)
- Steven Pudenz
Steven Pudenz
as (voice)
- Jesse Carr
Jesse Carr
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ken Burns, written by Amy Stechler, Wendy Tilghman and Tom Lewis, produced by Amy Stechler and Ken Burns.
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God online?
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?
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The main cast of The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) includes David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Olga Bellin and Wendy Tilghman. The film was directed by Ken Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God released?
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was released on November 1, 1984 and runs for 1h.
Is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God worth watching?
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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.