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.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Εdition
Full screen version.
Published/​Created
[Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, c2004.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Subject(s)
    Library of Congress genre(s)
    Series
    Ken Burns' America collection [More in this series]
    Summary note
    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.
    Notes
    Special features include: A conversation with Ken Burns ; and, Ken Burns: making history.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Cinematography, Ken Burns, Terry Hopkins.
    System details
    DVD ; Dolby digital; mono.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    Narrated by David McCullough.
    Language note
    Closed-captioned.
    ISBN
    • 141570256X
    • 9781415702567
    Publisher no.
    • SHWG601
    • 88591
    OCLC
    56622912
    Universal Product Code
    • 097368859142
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