The Birth of a Nation

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

Tagline

“The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History, War

Director

D.W. Griffith

Original Language

EN

What is The Birth of a Nation about?

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

Who directed The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation was directed by D.W. Griffith.

When was The Birth of a Nation released?

The Birth of a Nation was released on March 8, 1915.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 3h 13m.

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