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Ken Burns: The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God DVD

Name: Ken Burns: The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL SCREEN ARTS
SKU: WB6562
Price: 19.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (15 reviews)

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A poignant film by Ken Burns portrays 200 years of Shaker life in America, guided by recollections of three surviving members and archival material. Explore every aspect of a strange, noble sect that produced some of the greatest architecture and furniture in U.S. history. This story of devotion, invention, ingenuity, simple crafts, and dance was filmed at existing Shaker locations, ... More

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Producer: Ken Burns, Amy Stechler Burns
Executive Producer: Ken Burns, Amy Stechler Burns
Production Company: WNET; Florentine Films
Production Year: 1991
Copyright Year: 1984
Rating: TV-G
Director: Amy Stechler Burns, Ken Burns
Narrator: David McCullough
Writers: Amy Stechler Burns, Wendy Tilghman, Tom Lewis
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 60 minutes
Audio Format: Stereo

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4.8 15 Reviews

15 Reviews

James

02/27/23

Shakers

Learned a lot about history where the Shakers were located prospered.

Barbara

12/06/22

Good

Marynell

07/09/22

Christmas gift

I bought this video for my husband who is a history teacher. He loves the Shakers, so this will be relaxing for him. I think it will follow him into one of his classes

Pattye S.

07/05/22

What a piece of work!

I am delighted in knowing that this magnificent documentary is now available on DVD. My VHS copy is wearing out!

Robert

05/25/22

Simple Wonderful Gifts

Lovely, well-researched story about a remarkable group of people who lived for the future.

MARY

01/21/22

We have not had a

We have not had a chance to listen to this series. Ken Burns is very good so I anticipate it being of value. Thank you.

Regina

11/17/21

Fantastic!! Great gift for a fan of anything shaker!

ORRIS

11/15/21

Really interesting

Diane

11/02/21

Beautifully done

Although this DVD is a bit dated and many of the interviewees have passed on, it is still a fascinating look at the history and legacy of the Shakers. Well worth watching!

Marilyn

08/01/21

Wonderful products. Exactly what I

Wonderful products. Exactly what I was looking for.

Lawpal

12/21/20

LOVE IT

LOVED THE VIDEO . BUT IT SADDENED ME TO KNOW A END OF A LIFE STYLE REIGIOUS WAYS- PACIFISM-FEMINISM CAME TO A END .... PBS YOU DO GOOD WORK

Interested W.

12/11/20

I WOULD BUY THIS DVD AGAIN

I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH.

Linda

12/11/20

can watch more then once

so much detail that you want to watch again

Hobsonhere

12/11/20

vhs tape dvd tape

I have both the vhs tape is better

Jose

12/11/20

GREAT WORK FOR UNDERSTANDING USA HISTORY

ITS LIKE A TRAVELING BACK IN TIME, AND HELPING US TO ACCEPT OUR PRESENT.

Highlighted Customer Reviews

Jose reviewed Ken Burns: The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God DVD

GREAT WORK FOR UNDERSTANDING USA HISTORY

ITS LIKE A TRAVELING BACK IN TIME, AND HELPING US TO ACCEPT OUR PRESENT.

Linda reviewed Ken Burns: The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God DVD

can watch more then once

so much detail that you want to watch again

Interested W. reviewed Ken Burns: The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God DVD

I WOULD BUY THIS DVD AGAIN

I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH.