For two hundred years, the Shakers have been America's most successful utopian society. While seeking harmony, order and perfection in every aspect of their lives, they built minimalistic furniture and buildings that influenced modern design. The Shakers wrote songs of exquisite beauty and danced to the point of ecstasy during their religious meetings. Inspired by this music and dance, choreographer Tero Saarinen created Borrowed Light, a dance piece about communal life and individual sacrifice. Shot in Finland and the United States, featuring interviews and excerpts from Borrowed Light, this documentary explore the cultural legacy of this religious group devoted to creating heaven on earth.
Jennifer Seguin
Narrator (voice)
Tero Saarinen
Self
Joel Cohen
Self
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March 1, 2014
1h 15m
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Raymond St-Jean
Raymond St-Jean
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Ciné Qua Non Média
CA
Poetry in Motion
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Arnold Hadd
Self
Christian Becksvoort
Self
Anne Azéma
Self
Satu Halttunen
Self
Henrikki Heikkilä
Self
Ninu Lindfors
Self
Carl Knif
Self
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