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Searchlight Acquires 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Film

10/1/2025

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Searchlight Pictures acquired The Testament of Ann Lee, directed by Mona Fastvold, for North America and beyond.
Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker movement, with a theatrical release planned later this year.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score; Daniel Blumberg composed the score featuring Shaker hymn adaptations.

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Searchlight Pictures acquired The Testament of Ann Lee, directed by Mona Fastvold, for North America and beyond.
Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker movement, with a theatrical release planned later this year.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score; Daniel Blumberg composed the score featuring Shaker hymn adaptations.