Ken burns creates a moving portrait of this particularly american movement, and in the process, offers us a new and. American shakers dying religion, emerging cultural phenomenon. Hands to work, hearts to god 1985 amy stechler burns, ken burns on allmovie under the official title of the united society of. In it, i demonstrate how and why the shakers incorporated ideas from the outside world and applied them to their own buildings as a means to shape and control behavior. Its members put their hands to work and their hearts to god, creating a. A poignant film portrays 200 years of shaker life in america, guided by recollections of three surviving members and archival material.
Hands to work, hearts to god dvd,a poignant film by ken burns portrays 200 years of shaker life in america, guided by recollections of three surviving members and archival material. Hands to work, hearts to god full movie in hd visit they called themselves the united society o. Built by henry ford, and named after his mother and motherinlaw. Hands to work, hearts to god full movie stream free download the shakers. A shaker blessing hands to work, hearts to god, blessings to be angel chapel primitive folk art print. Hands to work, hearts to god, burns second pbs film, explores one of the most enduring of the utopian societies founded in the 18th century. I recommend this movie if you are looking for religous movement info or. Hands to work, hearts to god 1985, huey long 1986, thomas hart.
The shaker movement spread from new england, to ohio, kentucky and indiana. This cheerful, welcoming image originated with the shakers and is found on crafts, signs, and even cookies. Watch ken burns american stories season 1 episode 12. Shakers were devoted, devout, quiet, principled and deeply religious people. The shakers hands to work hearts to god 1985 ful movie streaming download related search. The print is doublematted in white and black, and presented behind glass in a simple black frame. Hands to work, hearts to god is ken burnss second film, released in 1984. Narrated by david mccullough, this hourlong documentary features interviews with several living shakers and with historians and philosophers ken burns has said that he chose the topic of the shakers in large part because his first project, the oscarnominated brooklyn bridge, was devoted to urban american history. Handstoworkandheartstogod once, many yearsago, at niskeyuna,where the first believers were called by god to serve him inthewilderness, mother ann leeadmonished herfollow. We use cookies to make interactions with our website easy and meaningful, to better understand the use of our services, and to tailor advertising. Work, hearts to god, in which he focuses on the canterbury.
Hands to work, hearts to god with amy stechler burns. Benton 1989, the congress 1989, the civil war 1990, empire of the air. Because shakers believed that god should be taken even into the workplace, and the excellence of their work, a part of their worship to him, their furniture and crafts came to be known as religion in wood. The symbol is a pictoral reminder of the words of mother ann lee, the founder of the shaker sect, who promoted a simple life of hard work and spirituality, put you hands to work, and your hearts to god. Click on a title to look inside that book if available. Shakerism offered him an opportunity to explore rural american history. Explore every aspect of a strange, noble sect that produced some of the greatest architecture and furniture in u. The shakers hands to work hearts to god amy stechler.
Youngs, the scribe and historian for the new lebanon, new york, church family of shakers, preserved a great deal of information on the era of manifestations, which shakers referred to as mother anns work, in his domestic journal, his diary, sketches of visions, and his history, a. The shakertown pledge is a written oath created to draw attention to the inequality of worldwide wealth distribution. Shakers, the hands to work, hearts to godthis revealing and poignant film by ken burns portrays 200 years of shaker life, guided by the recollections of the three surviving members of the faith, along with a wealth of archival material from over 40 collections. The shakers hands to work hearts to god 1985 ful movie.
The shakers is a portrait of this particularly american movement. With olga bellin, tucker burr, jesse carr, julie harris. It is so much a part of the shakers beliefs that it has found its way into all my shaker stories. Hands to work, hearts to god see more the shakertown pledge. Lancaster home and fabric, ronks large selection of crafts and fabric. Findings it was demonstrated that shaker society possessed a. I highly recommend this video even if you have only a passing interest in shakers.
A collection of genealogical profiles related to hands to work, hearts to god the shakers in america. The shakers put their hands to work and their hearts to god, creating an exquisite legacy of fine furniture, glorious architecture and beautiful music that will remain and inspire long after the last shaker is gone. Mar 12, 2015 with our hands on the plow and our hearts with god, then peter may say of us, though you have not seen him, you love him. Gods heart and hands seeks to illuminate and restore the significance of motherhoods contribution to the world. The event features cocktails, a light supper, the chance to view the exhibits in a. The shakers put their hands to work and their hearts to god, creating an exquisite legacy of fine furniture, glorious. An examination of specific structures and contemporary discourses on reform architecture reveals similarities between shaker buildings and those of mainstream society. Florentine films a portrait of 200 years of a truly original way of life, showing both the excellent craftsmanship of the shakers and details of their lifestyle. Sons and daughters, peace before you, sisters, brothers, peace behind you.
Ann lee, like, hands to work and hearts to god and you must not waste one. Ken burns examines the american utopian 19th century religious. May 25, 2020 the shakers hands to work hearts to god amy stechler. They only practiced frenzied dances until the death of mother anne after which point, dance became organized. See more ideas about embroidery patterns, hand embroidery and embroidery. The symbol is a pictoral reminder of the words of mother ann lee, the founder of the shaker sect, who promoted a simple life of hard work and spirituality. Hands to work, hearts to god the shakers in america. Nov 11, 2016 there is a shaker expression from which ken burns drew inspiration for the title of his 1984 film, one which has always come to my mind when times get tough. As quiet as the shaker film had been, huey long was charged with the grasping ambition and energetic platform manner of the fiery long. Hands to work, hearts to god is a production of florentine films and the television laboratory at thirteenwnet new york. Apr 30, 2020 explore chiefhortons board hands to work. Hands to work, hearts to god is a production of florentine films and weta. They called themselves the united society of believers in christs second appearing, but because of their ecstatic dancing, the world called them shakers. Hands to work, hearts to god, was inspired by his discovery of hancock shaker village during a trip through rural massachusetts.
See more ideas about kids church, vacation bible school and sunday school. The word shaker is printed in black at the top of the piece, and the shakers motto hands to work and hearts to god is written at the base. Hands to work, hearts to god full movie in hd visit they called themselves the united society of b. Apr 09, 2018 3 thoughts on hands to work, hearts to god barbara april 9, 2018 at 3. Work with your hands, not with your worship desiring god. The design shows a folk art angel in the night sky above a chapel i used the marthamary chapel in sudbury, ma as my model. Ken burns examines the american utopian 19th century religious sect known as the shakers. The shaker tradition in maine see other formats hands to work and hearts to god the bowdoin college library the shaker tradition in maine hands to work and hearts to god the shaker tradition in maine essay and notes by theodore e. We were patterned after the early church of the apostles. Hands to work, hearts to god is a 1984 documentary film by ken burns. In darkest england 1865 a dismal slum of poverty a band of believers rescued from the night played songs of hope and offered light if a man is hungry. New hampshire home septemberoctober 2019 by mclean. Shakers believed dancing brought them closer to god.
Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice and work with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory 1 peter 1. Geoff moore heart to god, hand to man lyrics genius. I drop in other sayings when they fit the storyline. Alice through the looking glass alice in wonderland 1955 alice in wonderland 1985 alien nation all my children all quiet on the western front. This saying is, no doubt, the most familiar to anyone who knows anything about the shakers. Hands to work hearts to god blessings to be a shaker etsy.
Watch ken burns american stories episodes online season 1. Celibacy was at the center of their desire to be closer to god. Anthony 2001 jazz 2002 mark twain publications the shakers. Ken burns creates a moving portrait of this particularly american movement, and in the process, offers us a new and unusually moving way to understand the shakers. Though they were celibate, they are the most enduring religious experiment in american history.
From the resurrection of christ a new and purifying wind can blow into the present world. Shaker dictionary and online exhibit divided into six areas, e. They believed in pacifism, natural health and hygiene, and for more than 200 years insisted that their followers should strive for simplicity. The better angels society annual report by kissane viola design. Funding for ken burns american stories provided by.
Above all, they were highly disciplined, rising at 4. Just saw this quote from dietrich bonhoeffer this morning, which has the same kinds of resonances, i think. Hands to work, hearts to god full movie studio the shakers. Hands to work, hearts to god is a craft shop set up to help fund adoptions of orphans with special needs. Hands to work, hearts to god, aired 1985, pbs home video, 2005, 60 minutes.
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