“The Shakers were radical egalitarians, practicing social, spiritual, and sexual equality between men and women, and welcoming people of different races long before this became the norm. The film movingly depicts the transformation of the sect’s leader, Ann Lee, and the devotion of her followers to a utopian vision. Original Shaker hymns are transformed in the film into striking ritual dances, with music composed by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg.” (Programme curator Karolis Žukas)