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The Birth of a Nation, originally called The Clansman, [5] is a 1915 American silent epic drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish. The screenplay is adapted from Thomas Dixon Jr. 's 1905 novel and play The Clansman. Griffith co-wrote the screenplay with Frank E. Woods and produced the film with Harry Aitken .
May 29, 2024 · Based on the novel The Clansman (1905) by Thomas Dixon, the two-part epic traces the impact of the Civil War on two families: the Stonemans of the North and the Camerons of the South, each on separate sides of the conflict.
A silent film epic that depicts the Civil War, Lincoln's assassination, and the Ku Klux Klan. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and more for this controversial and influential movie.
Feb 4, 2015 · How a 1915 silent film became a controversial and influential masterpiece of racism and white supremacy. Learn about the film's reception, censorship, and legacy in this article that explores the historical context and sources of The Birth of a Nation.
Mar 30, 2003 · A classic film that influenced cinema but also promoted racism, according to critic Roger Ebert. He praises its battle scenes and historical realism, but condemns its blackface and Ku Klux Klan characters.
Feb 8, 2015 · The Birth of a Nation is three hours of racist propaganda — starting with the Civil War and ending with the Ku Klux Klan riding in to save the South from black rule during the...
The plot of The Birth of a Nation revolves around two families living on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line who become friends when their sons board together at school. The Stonemans, the Northern family, live in Washington, D.C., and own a rural getaway in Pennsylvania.
