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One of America's Most Iconic Early Religious Cults Is Brought to Life in a Beautiful New Movie. But Did They Really Dance ... Like That?
The Testament of Ann Lee functions as a docudrama using adapted Shaker hymns to evoke communal mystical worship rather than a conventional character-driven musical.
Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations
Amanda Seyfried starred in multiple December films, trained intensively for The Testament of Ann Lee’s Shaker dances, earned Golden Globe nominations, and suffered back pain.
In 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' Budapest Doubles as the Birthplace of Shakerism
Filmmakers recreated Shaker communities in Budapest and other locations, balancing musical elements with historical detail to evoke Shaker aesthetics and narrative scope.
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Amanda Seyfried Is a Singing Female Christ Figure in Mona Fastvold's Incredible Quasi-Musical About the Shaker Prophet
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Amanda Seyfried Is a Singing Female Christ Figure in Mona Fastvold's Incredible Quasi-Musical About the Shaker Prophet
Francis McDormand and Artist Suzanne Bocanegra Want to Rock You at Hauser & Wirth
A multisensory Shaker-inspired exhibition in Los Angeles revives communal rituals and memories to confront modern loneliness and longing for connection.
Vitra Design Museum celebrates the enduring influence of egalitarian religious sect, the Shakers
The Shakers' minimalist design and communal beliefs continue to influence contemporary art and architecture, showcasing the enduring relevance of their ideals.