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Oct 7, 2016 · A biographical drama about Nat Turner, a slave and preacher who led a rebellion in the antebellum South. The film stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, and Penelope Ann Miller, and received mixed reviews and awards.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Nate Parker
- 2016-10-07
The Birth of a Nation was the first movie shown in the White House, in the East Room, on February 18, 1915 (An earlier movie, the Italian Cabiria (1914), was shown on the lawn.). It was attended by President Woodrow Wilson, members of his family, and members of his Cabinet. Both Dixon and Griffith were present.
English. Budget. $8.5 million [2] Box office. $16.8 million [2] The Birth of a Nation is a 2016 historical drama film written and directed by Nate Parker in his directorial debut. It is based on the story of Nat Turner, the enslaved man who led a slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, in 1831.
6 days ago · 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.
A silent epic film by D.W. Griffith that depicts the Civil War and Reconstruction era, featuring the Ku Klux Klan as heroes. The film was controversial for its racist and violent portrayal of African Americans and was banned in some states.
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- Drama, History, War
- D.W. Griffith
- 1915-03-21
The Birth Of a Nation. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows the story of Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher (Nate Parker), who leads a fierce rebellion against slavery. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
A controversial Civil War epic by D.W. Griffith, starring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall. The film depicts the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the conflict between Northern and Southern families.
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- History, Drama, War
