
1984
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 that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.








Blue Collar & Buddha


