a stunning display of early cinematic skill

Rating: 8/10 (30 January 2019)

While controversial, D.W. Griffith's film "The Birth of a Nation" tells the powerful story of the United States Civil War and Reconstruction. Griffith's clever use of special effects contribute to what is truly a marvel of early film technology. The reoccurring portrayal racism is certainly saddening but it also serves to remind us how far the United States has come from such barbaric times. The Birth of a Nation is worthy of high marks pioneering the early film industry and for it's exceptional story telling