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.

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

Step
Step
Ester Hernandez
Ester Hernandez
Zakarya Diouf
Zakarya Diouf

The Masseurs
The Masseurs

Fame
Fame

The Boy Who Found Gold
The Boy Who Found Gold

Take the Lead
Take the Lead

Funny Face
Funny Face

Sleepover LA
Sleepover LA

Carmencita
Carmencita

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man