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‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Star Viola Prettejohn on Standing Ovation Tears and Why She’d Follow Amanda Seyfried to the Promised Land: ‘She’s Quite Entrancing!’

By Alex Ritman Oct 15, 2025 | 8:34 AM

Having brought the masses in Venice to a near religious fervour with a rousing 15-minute standing ovation, “The Testament of Ann Lee” — much like the characters in the film — is heading West. From director Mona Fastvold, the film stars Amanda Seyfried as the founder of Christian the Shakers, who left 18th century England […]