Bibframe Work
TitleThe birth of a nationOther Titles (e.g. Variant)Birth of a nationClansmanTypeMoving ImageMonographContributionGriffith, D. W. (David Wark), 1875-1948 (direction production writing)Woods, Frank E. (writing)Bitzer, G. W., 1872-1944 (camera)Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale), 1878-1936 (cast)Marsh, Mae, 1895-1968 (cast)Gish, Lillian, 1893-1993 (cast)Reid, Wallace, 1891-1923 (cast)Crisp, Donald, 1880-1974 (cast)Walsh, Raoul, 1887-1980 (cast)David W. Griffith Corp (contributor)Video Yesteryear (Firm) (contributor) Moving Image Technique(s)live actionCould not render: bf:code Noteaward: This film was selected for the National Film RegistrySummary"The most successful and artistically advanced film of its time, The Birth of a Nation has also sparked protests, riots, and divisiveness since its first release. The film tells the story of the Civil War and its aftermath, as seen through the eyes of two families. The Stonemans hail from the North, the Camerons from the South. When war breaks out, the Stonemans cast their lot with the Union, while the Camerons are loyal to Dixie"--AllMovie.com.DurationPT202MAuthorized Access PointThe birth of a nation