Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries (2019)
Following seven iconic Quakers, the film takes us from England in 1652, where Quakers were persecuted, tortured and even killed, to their arrival in the New World. They founded a state run on Godly principles – the Holy Experiment, envisioned by young William Penn. He welcomed everyone to Pennsylvania, where they could worship freely. Their testimonies of equality, integrity, community and peace are fundamental to Quakers today.
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Following seven iconic Quakers, the film takes us from England in 1652, where Quakers were persecuted, tortured and even killed, to their arrival in the New World. They founded a state run on Godly principles – the Holy Experiment, envisioned by young William Penn. He welcomed everyone to Pennsylvania, where they could worship freely. Their testimonies of equality, integrity, community and peace are fundamental to Quakers today.
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Written By:Elena Mannes
In Theaters:1/1/2019
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:The Gardner Group
Cast
Janet P. Gardner
Director
Richard Nurse
Narrator
Jason Cutts
William Penn
Rich Swingle
John Woolman
Doug Thomas
Plantation Owner
Sandra Rose Timson
Margaret Fell
Marc Deblasi
Prisoner
Maurice Hines
Bayard Rustin (Voice)
Andrew Muir
George Fox (Voice)
Andrew Muir
William Penn (Voice)
Robert Shearn
Yaff
Jason George
Penn's Friend
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