A Chair Fit for an Angel
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.
Directed by Raymond St-Jean · Written by Raymond St-Jean
Cast
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Jennifer Seguin Narrator (voice) - Tero Saarinen Self
- Joel Cohen Self
- Arnold Hadd Self
- Christian Becksvoort Self
- Anne Azéma Self
- Satu Halttunen Self
- Henrikki Heikkilä Self
- Ninu Lindfors Self
- Carl Knif Self
- Sini Länsivuori Self
- Pekka Louhio Self
Make it a double feature
2h 8m together
A Chair Fit for an Angel
Le Mozart Noir: Reviving a Legend
Both from Raymond St-Jean.
