The Testament of Ann Lee

From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist). Giving an intense performance, Seyfried leads a stellar cast, with impressive work by Abbott, veteran Tim Blake Nelson, and Lewis Pullman as Lee?s devoted brother. Aided by William Rexer?s stunning cinematography and an astounding score and soundscape, Fastvold offers a fascinating look at a compelling and complex figure. The Testament of Ann Lee premiered in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival , where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. The film received positive reviews from critics, with Seyfried receiving acclaim for her performance earning nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture ? Musical or Comedy and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress.