D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation was a landmark in early cinema because of its editing, scale and narrative techniques. At the same time, its racist portrayal of Black Americans and glorification of the Ku Klux Klan made it one of the most controversial films in American history.
Artistic influence and historical harm
The film demonstrates why technical innovation and cultural impact must be examined separately from the ideas represented on screen. Its release also contributed to renewed public attention to the Ku Klux Klan.
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