"THE BIRTH OF A NATION": An Epic Silent Film Stereotyping Black Americans and the Deep South.
Title: "THE BIRTH OF A NATION": An Epic Silent Film Stereotyping Black Americans and the Deep South.
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Details: Words: 1251 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
"THE BIRTH OF A NATION": An Epic Silent Film Stereotyping Black Americans and the Deep South.
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 1251 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
"THE BIRTH OF A NATION": Epic D.W. Griffith
The "Birth of a Nation", by David Wark Griffith, is a 1915 silent
film based on the book The Clansman, written by Thomas Dixon. According
to the liner notes included with this video re-release, Griffith has
been given the title of "The Father of Hollywood" with "Birth" being one
of his most classic films. He makes use of many accomplished actors and actresses of his time including: …showed first 75 words of 1251 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1251 total…an effort to have the audience leave the theater subdued--without riot's potential.
The movie is worth the somewhat concentrated effort to follow sub-titles and occasional subtle acting. The period background music for effect provides pleasant ambiance and entertainment. But be prepared to reserve a copy in advance at the library--after 75 years this film is continually being viewed for it's controversial approach to film making, depiction of the Civil War, and insight into lingering segregation issues.
