Birth of a Nation (1915)
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Product Details: Birth of a Nation (1915)
- Edition:
- DVD . See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- Unrated
- Release Date:
- 04/26/2005
- UPC:
- 089218471697
- Directed by:
- D.W. Griffith
- Featuring:
- Miriam Cooper, Erich Von Stroheim, Ralph Lewis. See all cast
Synopsis: Birth of a Nation (1915)
Synopis: D.W. Griffith's landmark saga of the Civil War, based on Thomas Dixon Jr's "The Clansman" is presented here in its original, color-tinted, uncut format. Selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. This landmark film from silent director D.W. Griffith was the first movie blockbuster. However, it also reveals a horribly racist version of American history. The first part of the film chronicles the Civil War as experienced through the eyes of two families; the Stonemans from the North, and the Camerons of the South. Lifelong friends, they become divided by the Mason-Dixon line, with tragic results. Large-scale battle sequences and meticulous historical details culminate with a staged re-creation of Lincoln's assassination. The second half of the film chronicles the Reconstruction, as Congressman Austin Stoneman (Ralph Lewis) puts evil Silas Lynch (George Siegmann) in charge of the liberated slaves at the Cameron hometown of Piedmont. Armed with the right to vote, the freed slaves cause all sorts of trouble until Ben Cameron (Henry B. Walthall) founds the Ku Klux Klan and restores order and "decency" to the troubled land. While THE BIRTH OF A NATION was a major step forward in the history of filmmaking, it must be noted that the film supports a racist worldview. But there is no denying that it remains a groundbreaking achievement, setting a high watermark for film as an art form.Features: Birth of a Nation (1915)
Features: DVD Features:Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
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User Reviews: Birth of a Nation
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Classic!
, March 6, 20011 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this Birth of a Nation review helpful This film stars the pretty Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Wallace Reid and Eugene Pallette. Basically it tells the story of reconstruction and the Civil War. Many people find this film hard to follow, but if you try to watch it from a historical perspective, it's much easier. This film is sort of an acquired taste. If you don't like silent epics or don't follow U.S. history, this will not be your cup of tea. But for most, this film will be a memorable and gripping viewing experience. Subsequent viewings make this film better and better. With excellent performances from all of its actors and D.W. Griffith's direction, this is a must see film. ... -
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