The Testament of Ann Lee
The Earth will shake and tremble.
HistoryDramaMusicnew york citychristianitycelibacymusicalevangelical christianity18th centurywoman directormeditativemanchesterrepressionreligious leaderprovocative
A meditative, spiritually charged historical drama about a visionary religious leader whose radical message of equality and devotion inspired fervent followers while inviting persecution and repression.
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
Essence
Ensemble
Amanda Seyfried
Ann Lee
Lewis Pullman
William Lee
Thomasin McKenzie
Mary Partington / Narrator
Matthew Beard
James Whittaker
Christopher Abbott
Abraham Standerin
Viola Prettejohn
Nancy Lee
David Cale
John Hocknell
Stacy Martin
Jane Wardly
Scott Handy
James Wardley
Jeremy Wheeler
John Townley
Tim Blake Nelson
Pastor Reuben Wight
Daniel Blumberg
Deacon Talmadge Bishop
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