D.W. GriffithThe Birth of a Nation (1915)

In its time, "The Birth of a Nation" was a masterpiece. Its racist undertones and revisionism are quite disturbing, but it is still worth watching for its historical influence.

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This item is part of the collection: Feature Films

Producer: D.W. Griffith
Audio/Visual: silent, black and white
Keywords: D.W. Griffith; The Clansman; Silent

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: ericthatsme - - November 11, 2007
Subject: Amazing

I am nothing short of speechless that this film has been placed for download. Although this film is still considered controversial the controversy cannot take away from the fact that this film is a major contribution to American Cinema. D.W. Griffith (The father of American Cinema) has created a truly timeless masterpiece. I own this film and have watched it many times enjoying each viewing more than the last. Well worth taking the time to download and enjoy watching. I hope that this film will soon be followed by D.W. Griffith’s next great piece “Intolerance”, as well as any other masterpieces he created.