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The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

In the Shakers' early years, dance was one of the most distinct aspects of the Christian group's worship. Bettmann via Getty Images Director Mona Fastvold’s new film, “The Testament of Ann Lee,” ...
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The Shakers Were Famous for their Dance-Like Prayer. 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Recreates It

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. “The biggest thing was that we wanted to make something that felt historically accurate while ...
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The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

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The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America

Director Mona Fastvold's new film, "The Testament of Ann Lee," features actor Amanda Seyfried in the titular role: the English spiritual seeker who brought the Shaker movement to America. The trailer ...