The documentary follows the lives of seven iconic Quakers, tracing their journey from persecution in 17th-century England to their establishment of a state based on Godly principles in the New World. The film explores the Quakers' testimonies of equality, integrity, community, and peace, which remain fundamental to their faith today. It also highlights the contributions of notable Quakers, including civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, suffragist Alice Paul, and abolitionist Lucretia Mott, as well as controversial Quaker presidents Richard Nixon and Herbert Hoover. The documentary also touches on the Quakers' business practices, such as fixed price trading, which earned them a reputation for reliability and honesty. Today, the Earth Quaker Action Team is fighting climate change by targeting banks financing mountain top removal.
Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries
Quaker activists draw on their heritage to inspire non-violent protests and campaigns, as told in this documentary.
