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The Shakers--hands to work, hearts to God

Title
The Shakers--hands to work, hearts to God [videorecording] / Florentine Films ; a film by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns.
Publication
Santa Monica, CA : Direct Cinema, c1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Burns, Ken, 1953-
  • Stechler, Amy, 1955-
  • Florentine Films.
  • Direct Cinema Ltd.
Description
1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
A portrait of 200 years of a truly original way of life, showing both the excellent craftsmanship of the Shakers and details of their lifestyle. Includes historic stills, remembrances from three surviving Shaker women, traditional music and writings, and commentary by noted historians and critics. Filmed at several Shaker community sites.
Subject
Note
  • Videocassette release of the 1985 motion picture.
Audience (note)
  • Sr. High; College; Adult.
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Call Number
*UGS-206
ISBN
1559741766 (canceled/invalid)
OCLC
36413782
Title
The Shakers--hands to work, hearts to God [videorecording] / Florentine Films ; a film by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns.
Imprint
Santa Monica, CA : Direct Cinema, c1993.
System Details
VHS.
Performer
Narrated by historian David McCullough, with readings by Julie Harris and others.
Audience
Sr. High; College; Adult.
Added Author
Burns, Ken, 1953-
Stechler, Amy, 1955-
Florentine Films.
Direct Cinema Ltd.
Research Call Number
*UGS-206 [Video]
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