A Chair Fit for an Angel

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A Chair Fit for an Angel (2014)

Directed by Raymond St-Jean

Documentary, Music · 1h 15m

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.

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Cast

Jennifer Seguin Narrator (voice)
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Tero Saarinen Self
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Joel Cohen Self
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Arnold Hadd Self
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Christian Becksvoort Self
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Anne Azéma Self
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Satu Halttunen Self
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Henrikki Heikkilä Self
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Ninu Lindfors Self
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Carl Knif Self
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Sini Länsivuori Self
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Pekka Louhio Self

Crew

Director
Raymond St-Jean
Writer
Raymond St-Jean
Director of Photography
Jean-François Lord
Editor
Philippe Ralet
Producer
Michel Ouellette

Details

Release date
2014-03-01
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
EN
Countries
Canada, Finland
Production
Ciné Qua Non Média, Poetry in Motion