The Shakers
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.
Episodes
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The Shakers
S1 E1 - 59m 48s
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.
Extras + Features
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Were the Shakers Successful?
31s
Ed Nickles talks about the Shakers.
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Sister Mildred Barker
1m 21s
Sister Mildred Barker discusses ritual movements that evolved after Ann Lee's death.
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