The Birth of a Nation

Starring: Gish, Lillian and Marsh, Mae

Product Description

After watching D. W. Griffith's epic in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson declared, "It is like writing history with lightning. And my only regret is that it is all so terribly true." Meanwhile, the NAACP organized protests with regard to its portrayal of African-Americans. Today, this milestone of early cinema retains the power to move us emotionally, intellectually and politically.Griffith has been called the "Father of Film." A failed actor and playwright,...

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 089218471697
• Release Date: January 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Gotham (DBA Alpha)
• Director: Griffith, D. W.
• Starring: Gish, Lillian, Marsh, Mae
• Runtime: 3 hours, 10 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: DVD
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 5.4"