The Shakers [videorecording] : hands to work, hearts to God / a film by Ken Burns, Amy Stechler Burns ; produced by Florentine Films ; written by Amy Stechler Burns, Wendy Tilghman, Tom Lewis.
2004
BX9766 .S525 2004
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Title
The Shakers [videorecording] : hands to work, hearts to God / a film by Ken Burns, Amy Stechler Burns ; produced by Florentine Films ; written by Amy Stechler Burns, Wendy Tilghman, Tom Lewis.
Edition
Full screen version.
ISBN
141570256X
9781415702567
9781415702567
Publication Details
[Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, c2004.
Language
English
Language Note
Closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
841887051439
Call Number
BX9766 .S525 2004
Dewey Decimal Classification
289.8
Distributor No.
SHWG601 PBS Home Video
88591 PBS Home Video
705143 PBS Home Video
88591 PBS Home Video
705143 PBS Home Video
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.
Note
Special features include: A conversation with Ken Burns ; and, Ken Burns: making history.
Originally produced as a television documentary in 1989.
Narrated by David McCullough.
Originally produced as a television documentary in 1989.
Narrated by David McCullough.
Credits
Cinematography, Ken Burns, Terry Hopkins.
System Details Note
DVD ; Dolby digital; mono.
Added Author
Added Corporate Author
Series
Ken Burns' America collection.
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