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D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation
Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White
Edited by Jenny Barrett, Douglas Field and Ian Scott
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In 1915, American filmmaker D. W. Griffith released a film that went on to become one of the most controversial of all time. Over a century later, The Birth of a Nation continues to stimulate debate on the relationship between Hollywood and racism. This volume reveals new perspectives on Griffith's film across ten original chapters, re-considering it as text, historical milestone and influence. The volume also includes a helpful timeline that lists key publications and events in Birth's ongoing history, revealing the rich and stimulating discourse on its art, its cultural impact and its ethical dimensions.
About the authors:
Jenny Barrett is Senior Lecturer in Film at Edge Hill University Douglas Field is Professor of Twentieth Century American Literature at the University of Manchester Ian Scott is Professor of American Film and History at the University of Manchester
See the publisher website: Manchester University Press
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