Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Sydney Afriyie
Jamila Bishop
Oliver Burbage
Jill Chestnut
Carol Cunliffe
Wesley Green
Hannah Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janet P. Gardner
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Mannes
- Original Title
- Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Gardner Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janet P. Gardner
Elena Mannes
Kevin Cloutier
Laura Israel, Michael Grenadier, Chelsea A. Smith
Janet P. Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Mannes
Writer
Janet P. Gardner
Director
Janet P. Gardner
Producer
Kevin Cloutier
Director of Photography
Laura Israel
Editor
Michael Grenadier
Editor
Chelsea A. Smith
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries
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What is Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries about?
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.
Who directed Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries?
Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries was directed by Janet P. Gardner.
Who stars in Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries?
The principal cast of Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries includes Richard Nurse, Jason Cutts, Rich Swingle, Doug Thomas, Sandra Rose Timson.
When was Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries released and how long is it?
Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.