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What was the result of birth of a nation?
The Birth of a Nation, landmark silent film, 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.
What was the birth of a nation film about?
The Birth of a Nation1915
The Fall of a Nation1916
The Birth of a Nation/Movies
When did birth of a nation come out?
February 8, 1915 (USA)
The Birth of a Nation/Release date
What impact did The Birth of a Nation have on the US?
In spite of its divisiveness, The Birth of a Nation was a huge commercial success and profoundly influenced both the film industry and American culture. The film has been acknowledged as an inspiration for the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan, which took place only a few months after its release.
Where was the birth of a nation banned?
In response to the film’s depictions of black people and Civil War history, African Americans across the United States organized and protested. In Boston and other localities, black leaders tried to have it banned on the basis that it inflamed racial tensions and could incite violence.
What was the purpose of The Birth of a Nation?
Some regard it as an effort at atonement by Griffith for Birth of a Nation, while others believe he meant it as an answer to those who persecuted him for his political views. Intolerance was a commercial failure but had a significant influence on the development of film art. Griffith went on to make 27 more films.
Who filmed the birth of a nation?
D. W. Griffith
The Birth of a Nation, originally called The Clansman, 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.