The Testament of Ann Lee

Award-winning director and screenwriter Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) brings to life the gripping and true story of Ann Lee, the visionary founder of the Shakers sect.

Amanda Seyfried shines as the unyielding leader who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures both the ecstasy and the struggle of her utopian dream, featuring traditional Shaker song and dance, reimagined with enchanting choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original music by Oscar winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).

Mona Fastvold is the life partner of Brady Corbet, director of films such as The Brutalist. For years, they have been making films together. The Brutalist and Vox Lux were directed by Corbet, but they co-wrote the screenplays. The Testament of Ann Lee is directed by Fastvold; she co-wrote the screenplay with Corbet.