Our take
The Testament of Ann Lee dramatizes the founder of the Shaker movement with religious persecution, loss, and restrained violence. dialogue-level romance references, mourning, and frightening mob scenes rather than graphic gore. Best for teens studying faith history or women's leadership, with preview advised for sensitive viewers
Uplifting themes
Gender equality, pacifism, and spiritual devotion recur Ann Lee models conviction amid opposition Introduces Shaker history and women's religious leadership
Story (may spoil tone)
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Mob hostility, beatings, and historical conflict appear without splatter
Mob hostility, beatings, and historical conflict appear without splatter
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity Marriage and celibacy themes include mild intimacy references
Marriage and celibacy themes include mild intimacy references
Drugs / alcohol Period drinking references are background detail
Period drinking references are background detail
Frightening Religious persecution and mob fear create tense historical mood
Religious persecution and mob fear create tense historical mood
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Personal and communal loss shapes Ann's calling
Personal and communal loss shapes Ann's calling
Talk after watching
- Ann Lee leads a community outsiders mistrust. Why do new movements face hostility?
- Women's spiritual authority challenged 1700s norms. Who gets to define leadership today?