Though there have been biographies that try to offer another way to tell a story, biographical films end up in the drama or comedy arenas with fair to middling results. But add in the founding of religion, a lot of choral singing and chanting and most importantly, dancing that will keep you captivated from start to finish and you have the making of something completely different. Directed by Mona Fastvold and co-written with Brady Corbet, The Testament Ann Lee is unlike anything you’ve seen in a very long time.
This is the story of Ann Lee, or Mother Ann as she was eventually known as. From her harsh beginnings to her going on to becoming a founder of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th Century, starting in Manchester, UK and taking her followers to America.
Full review over at Late Night Picture Show