I Don't Want to Be Remembered as a Chair

Documentary looking at the day-to-day life and beliefs of the last remaining group of nine Shakers who live in the village of Sabbathday Lake, Maine. It looks at the history of the sect and its continued lifestyle, with its emphasis on prayer and celibacy. Shakers themselves talk about their life and beliefs, and also express concern and distaste for the current rage in the American antiques market for `Shaker' furniture, which can go for astronomical prices.

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S1990E08 - All the King's Jews