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The Testament of Ann Lee Enters Wide Release, Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+

Critics focus on its movement-led portrayal of female authority in faith.

Overview

  • Amanda Seyfried leads as Ann Lee in a performance praised for restraint and physical precision.
  • Director Mona Fastvold emphasizes choreography and lived-in craft over conventional biopic beats.
  • Composer Daniel Blumberg reframes Shaker hymns with stark percussion, bells and off-kilter rhythms.
  • Reviews highlight depictions of accusation, imprisonment and celibacy as inquiries into power and control.
  • The film opened wider in theaters Jan. 23 and is also playing locally at Sacramento’s Tower Theater while streaming on Hulu and Disney+.