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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.
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 .
Oct 7, 2016 · A biographical drama about Nat Turner, a slave and preacher who led a rebellion in the antebellum South. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, awards, videos, photos and more.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Nate Parker
- 2016-10-07
A silent epic film by D.W. Griffith that depicts the Civil War and Reconstruction era, featuring the Ku Klux Klan as heroes. The film is controversial for its racist and inaccurate portrayal of history, and was banned in some states.
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- Drama, History, War
- D.W. Griffith
- 1915-03-21
Nov 6, 2019 · THE BIRTH OF A NATION tells the story of Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a former slave in America, who leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virgina that...
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A historical drama about Nat Turner, a slave who led a rebellion in 1831. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, praising its message but criticizing its execution.
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- History, Drama, Biography
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May 29, 2024 · 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.
