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   Birth of a Nation

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   1983 · Drama · 1h 19m

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     Jim Broadbent

     Geoff Figg
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     Robert Stephens

     Vic Griffiths
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     Bruce Myers

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     Richard Butler

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   Is the birth of a nation based on a true story?

   • Scene from The Birth of a Nation (1915), directed by D.W. Griffith. 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.

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   When was the birth of a nation made?

   • The Birth of a Nation, landmark silent film starring Lillian Gish, released in 1915, that was the first blockbuster Hollywood hit. It was the longest and most-profitable film then produced and the most artistically advanced film of its day. It secured both the future of feature-length films and the reception of film as a serious medium.

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   Who starred in the birth of a nation?

   • Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall in The Birth of a Nation (1915), directed by D.W. Griffith. The Birth of a Nation, landmark silent film starring Lillian Gish, released in 1915, that was the first blockbuster Hollywood hit. It was the longest and most-profitable film then produced and the most artistically advanced film of its day.

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   Did you know the birth of a nation was 100 years ago?

   • The Birth of a Nation —1915’s blockbuster hit and the most popular movie of its day—was released 100 years ago this month. It’s just as shocking now as it was then. In one scene, a room filled with empty desks flickers, and then, thanks to a bit of movie magic, fills with black men who’ve been elected to the state legislature.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Birth_of_a_NationThe Birth of a Nation - Wikipedia

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   The Birth of a Nation, originally called The Clansman, 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 .

5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0004972The Birth of a Nation (1915) - IMDb

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   A silent film epic that depicts the Civil War and Reconstruction era, with a focus on the Ku Klux Klan. The film was controversial for its racist and pro-Confederate views, and influenced the history of cinema and politics.

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   • Genre: Drama, History, War

   • Director: D.W. Griffith
   • Release Date: 1915-03-21

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7. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Birth-of-a-NationThe Birth of a Nation | Cast, Plot, Summary, & Facts

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   The Birth of a Nation, landmark silent film starring Lillian Gish, released in 1915, that was the first blockbuster Hollywood hit. It was the longest and most-profitable film then produced and the most artistically advanced film of its day.

8. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › great-movie-the-birthThe Birth of a Nation movie review (1915) | Roger Ebert

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   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.

9. www.sparknotes.com › film › birthofanationBirth of a Nation: Plot Overview | SparkNotes

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   Key Facts. Quotes. Important Intertitles Explained. Further Study. Context. Book. Quiz. Suggestions for Further Reading. Plot Overview. 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.

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    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.

12. www.imdb.com › title › tt0004972The Birth of a Nation (1915) - Plot - IMDb

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    A silent film that depicts the Civil War and Reconstruction through the lives of two families, one from the North and one from the South. The film glorifies the Confederacy and the Ku Klux Klan, and is based on a racist novel by Thomas Dixon.