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.
Acting
Seyfried's trembling conviction — she's terrifying and tender simultaneously.
Direction
Fastvold treats religious ecstasy like body horror. It works.
Score
Original Shaker hymns warped into something almost post-rock.
Director
Mona Fastvold
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
Willem van der Vegt
Ann's Father
Millie-Rose Crossley
Ann Lee (12 Yrs)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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