A Chair Fit for an Angel
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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.
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Edited by Philippe RaletShot by Jean Francois LordScored by Anne Azema
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14 unique people credited
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Tero Saarinen
as Self - Choreographer
Joel Cohen
as Self - Music Director, The Boston Camerata
Arnold Hadd
as Self - Shaker Brother
Christian Becksvoort
as Self - Furniture Carpenter
Anne Azema
as Self - Soprano and Artistic Director, The Boston Camerata
Satu Halttunen
as Self - Dancer
Henrikki Heikkila
as Self - Dancer
Ninu Lindfors
as Self - Dancer
Carl Knif
as Self - Dancer
Sini Lansivuori
as Self - Dancer
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