Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This video focuses on D.W. Griffith's most controversial film, "Birth of a Nation" (1915). This film perfectly represents D.W. Griffith's mixed legacy in the way that it pushes racist ideology through incredible cinematography, making it something that filmmakers, film historians, and film lovers respect with more than a little bit of guilt.
This video focuses on D.W. Griffith's most controversial film, "Birth of a Nation" (1915). This film perfectly represents D.W. Griffith's mixed legacy in the way that it pushes racist ideology through incredible cinematography, making it something that filmmakers, film historians, and film lovers respect with more than a little bit of guilt.
