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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984): Cast

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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God is a 1984 documentary directed by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler, starring Julie Harris, David McCullough and Paul Roebling. It runs 1 hour.

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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Directors
Ken Burns and Amy Stechler
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God About?

The premise of The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God without spoilers.

They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, yet their ecstatic dancing earned them the name Shakers. Ken Burns’s documentary paints a moving portrait of this distinctly American sect, revealing its spiritual fervor, communal life and lasting legacy while offering a fresh perspective on the Shakers.

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • american history
  • american
  • shaker
  • f rated
  • americana
  • religion
  • utopia
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Cast & crew

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God Cast & Characters

Julie Harris leads the cast, with David McCullough as Narrator (voice) and Paul Roebling. Directed by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Ken Burns and Amy Stechler

More films directed by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler: The Mayo Clinic, Seeing, Searching, Being: William Segal, The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo and Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip.

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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God released?

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was released on November 1, 1984.

Who directed The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God was directed by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler.

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Who is in the cast of The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God?

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God stars Julie Harris, David McCullough as Narrator (voice) and Paul Roebling, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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