Who is Ann Lee? What The Testament of Ann Lee gets right and wrong about Shaker history

Which parts of the movie are rooted in history, and which are the speculative stuff of Lee lore?
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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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the Shakers' early years, dance was one of the most distinct aspects of the Christian group's worship. Bettmann via Getty ...
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Philadelphia’s Institute of Contemporary Art shows the contemporary influence of the Shakers

An art exhibition about the Shakers, also known as The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, would naturally have furniture. The Institute of Contemporary Art has plenty: ladder ...
Smithsonian Magazine

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Showcases the Minimalist Ingenuity of Shaker Furniture

Recreating the industrious world of the Shakers wasn’t just movie magic—it required conservators, curators and artisans ...
National Catholic Reporter

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 ...