Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Raymond St-Jean
Writers Raymond St-Jean
Studio Ciné Qua Non Média
Language EN

Watch Trailer

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Seguin

Jennifer Seguin

Narrator (voice)

Tero Saarinen

Self

Joel Cohen

Self

Arnold Hadd

Self

Christian Becksvoort

Self

Anne Azéma

Self

Satu Halttunen

Self

Henrikki Heikkilä

Self

Ninu Lindfors

Self

Carl Knif

Self

Sini Länsivuori

Self

Pekka Louhio

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

A Chair Fit for an Angel was released on March 1, 2014.

The runtime of A Chair Fit for an Angel is 1h 15m.

A Chair Fit for an Angel is a Documentary, Music movie.

A Chair Fit for an Angel is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Chair Fit for an Angel was directed by Raymond St-Jean.

The main cast of A Chair Fit for an Angel includes Jennifer Seguin, Tero Saarinen, Joel Cohen.

A Chair Fit for an Angel is originally in English.