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.

Cast

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

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