The Testament of Ann Lee
The Testament of Ann Lee

The Testament of Ann Lee

2025Movie137 minEnglish

Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events.

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Director: N/AGenres: Drama, Historical

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A historical drama exploring the life and legacy of Ann Lee, the enigmatic leader of the Shakers. The film delves into her spiritual revelations, her journey to America, and the establishment of a unique communal society based on celibacy, equality, and pacifism. It examines the challenges she faced, both internally and externally, as she navigated religious persecution and societal norms of the 18th century.

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The historical figure Ann Lee, also known as Mother Ann, founded the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, who were renowned for their simple living, emotional expression of religious fervor, and distinctive furniture design.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Mancunian born Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried) made quite a name for herself as part of the Quaker movement that splintered into the aptly named Shakers after their uniquely energetic style of animated worshipping. Her rise to prominence as a sor...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-testament-of-ann-lee-review/ "The Testament of Ann Lee is a distinct, ambitiously formal historical vision by Mona Fastvold. It has its ups and downs, but it reaches 'safe harbor' tha...

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