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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 .
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.
Oct 7, 2016 · A biographical drama about Nat Turner, a slave and preacher who led a rebellion in 19th century America. The film, directed by and starring Nate Parker, received mixed reviews and awards for its historical accuracy and violence.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Nate Parker
- 2016-10-07
The Birth of a Nation: Directed by D.W. Griffith. With Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper. The Stoneman family finds its friendship with the Camerons affected by the Civil War, both fighting in opposite armies.
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- Drama, History, War
- D.W. Griffith
- 1915-03-21
Jan 22, 2010 · 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.
Mar 30, 2003 · A classic film review of D. W. Griffith's controversial masterpiece, praised for its cinematic achievements but condemned for its racist propaganda. Ebert explores the film's historical and artistic significance, and the contradictions of its time and ours.
47% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings. Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine in director D.W. Griffith's controversial Civil War...
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