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Title:

The Shakers / a Florentine Films production ; a film by Ken Burns ; written by Amy Stechler Burns ; produced by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns.

Edition:

Full screen version.

Publisher:

PBS Home Video :

Copyright Date:

2013

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 58 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Shakers.
Christian sects--United States.
Collective settlements--United States.
Documentary television programs.
Television series.
Films for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Burns, Ken, 1953-
Stechler, Amy, 1955-
Hopkins, Terry.
Colby, John (Composer)
Florentine Films.
PBS Home Video.
PBS Distribution (Firm)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Notes:

Narrated by David McCullough. Originally aired on PBS in 1984. Special features include: A conversation with Ken Burns ; and, Ken Burns: making history ; includes footage not seen in PBS broadcast.

Summary:

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.

Series:

Ken Burns America collection

ISBN:

1608839605
9781608839605

OCLC:

(OCoLC)893567306

UPC:

841887019637

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)