The Birth of a Nation (premiered with the title The Clansman) is a 1915 silent film directed by D. W. Griffith. Set during and after the American Civil War, the film was based on Thomas Dixon's The Clansman, a novel and play. The Birth of a Nation is noted for its innovative camera techniques and narrative achievements, and its status as the first Hollywood "blockbuster." It has provoked great controversy for promoting white supremacy and positiv...
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Initial release date:
- 1915
Directed by:
Runtime:
- 3 h 10 min
Estimated budget:
- 110,000 (US$)
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