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Ann Lee Shaker Founder Biopic Hits Streaming
26 Feb
Summary
- Historical drama about Shaker founder Ann Lee available digitally March 10.
- Film features Amanda Seyfried as the radical, visionary leader.
- Bonus content includes behind-the-scenes insights and commentary.
Searchlight Pictures' historical drama "Ann Lee," helmed by Mona Fastvold, will be available for digital rental and purchase starting March 10. The film, co-written by Fastvold and Brady Corbet, delves into the life of Ann Lee, the pioneering founder of the Shaker movement.
Amanda Seyfried stars as Lee, portraying her as a radical visionary who advocated for gender and social equality while striving to establish a utopian community in early America. The movie incorporates Shaker hymns as an emotional core, blending musical sequences with Lee's personal struggles.
The digital release will feature exclusive bonus content, including a special featurette titled "The Testament of Ann Lee: A Special Look." This segment provides an in-depth look at the film's creation, complete with commentary from Fastvold and Seyfried, and details on the research, choreography, set design, cinematography, music, and costume work that defined its aesthetic.
